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make after
make after vb (intr, preposition) archaic to set off in pursuit of; chase make after
make (out) after (someone or something)To begin chasing someone or something. I made after the bus, but there was no way I could catch it. Tom made out after the thief, chasing him down an alleyway around the corner from the building.See also: after, makemake (out) after someone or somethingto run after someone or something; to start out after someone or something. Paul made out after Fred, who had taken Paul's hat. The police officer made after the robber.See also: after, make |