pursuit

noun

1. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

- the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit

Similar word(s): chase, following, pursual

Definition categories: act, motion, move, movement

2. a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

- the pursuit of love

- life is more than the pursuance of fame

Similar word(s): pursuance, quest

Definition categories: thought, search

3. an auxiliary activity

Similar word(s): avocation, hobby, sideline

Definition categories: act, interest, pastime, pursuit

4. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

- they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits

Similar word(s): interest, pastime

Definition categories: act, diversion, recreation