Pursuit meaning

What does “pursuit” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“pursuit” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture.

pursuit

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
“the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit”
Synonymschase pursual following
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
“the pursuit of love”
“life is more than the pursuance of fame”
Synonymspursuance quest
an auxiliary activity
Synonymsavocation by-line hobby sideline spare-time activity
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
“sailing is her favorite pastime”
“his main pastime is gambling”
Synonymspastime interest

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University