Seek meaning

the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

try to get or reach

“seek a position”

“seek an education”

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

“The police are searching for clues”

“They are searching for the missing man in the entire county”

make an effort or attempt

“He tried to shake off his fears”

“The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps”

go to or towards

“a liquid seeks its own level”

inquire for

“seek directions from a local”