give chase (to someone or something)

give chase (to someone or something)

To begin moving in pursuit of someone or something. The police gave chase once they saw the robber slip out the back window. The kids gave chase to the ice cream truck once they heard its familiar song.See also: chase, give, someone

give chase (to someone or something)

to chase someone or something. The dogs gave chase to the fox. A mouse ran by, but the cat was too tired to give chase.See also: chase, give

give chase

Pursue, as in The police gave chase to the robber. [c. 1700] See also: chase, give

give ˈchase

begin to run after somebody/something in order to catch them: We gave chase along the footpath.See also: chase, give

give chase

To engage in pursuit of quarry: Police gave chase to the speeding car.See also: chase, give