pursue pursue /pɝˈsuː/

verb

1. () Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in  ( prosecute , pursue , engage )
   carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
    She pursued many activities
   She pursued many activities
    They engaged in a discussion
   They engaged in a discussion
   
2. () Follow in or as if in pursuit  ( follow , pursue )
   follow in or as if in pursuit
    The police car pursued the suspected attacker
   The police car pursued the suspected attacker
    Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life
   Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life
   
3. () Go in search of or hunt for  ( quest after , quest for , go after , pursue )
   go in search of or hunt for
    Pursue a hobby
   pursue a hobby
   
4. () Carry further or advance  ( follow up on , pursue , act on )
   carry further or advance
    Can you act on this matter soon?
   Can you act on this matter soon?