run after

US /rʌn ˈæf.tər/

UK /rʌn ˈæf.tər/

1.

to chase or pursue someone or something

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The dog loves to run after squirrels in the park.

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She had to run after her child who suddenly darted into the street.

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chase pursue follow hunt track

2.

to try to achieve or obtain something, often with great effort

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Many young people run after fame and fortune.

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He's always running after the latest trends.

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pursue seek strive for aim for go after

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run around after running run run into run-in run by run for