Complete Definition of "go after"

English

Verb
infl|en|verb|head=to go after (someone or something)

  1. To pursue in attempt to catch another.

#: The downed officer couldn't go after the criminal.

  1. To pursue an object or a goal.

#: In little league, usually everyone goes after the ball.
#: Inspired, the scientist went right after the new idea.

Usage notes
Not to be confused with "going after someone", meaning following someone or something in sequence.

See also
get after

Category:English phrasal verbs

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