give chase

Definition

To begin chasing or pursuing someone or something, whether on foot or by vehicle.

Example Sentences

• "After the robbery, the police gave chase but didn't catch the suspect."
• "Without thinking, Zoe ran along the outside of the building, as her stepmother and Tina fought to be first out on to the scaffold to give chase."
• "Under the policy, officers may give chase if they believe a person is committing or is about to commit a felony, a Class A misdemeanor such as domestic battery, or a serious traffic offense that could risk injuring others, such as drunken driving or street racing."