give chase

1. Pursue, as in The police gave chase to the robber. [c. 1700]

Example Sentences

He then flees on foot as officers give chase.

From BBC

Authorities say two suspects carjacked a truck in Lancaster and opened fire on its owner before the police gave chase.

From Los Angeles Times

The short clip shows a man running in a vast field of crops, through a haze of thick morning fog, as agents give chase on foot and in trucks.

From BBC

At 20:38 BST officers tried to stop the vehicle near South Norwood High Street, but it failed to stop and the police gave chase.

From BBC

When Mickles came back onto the subway platform through an emergency exit, police gave chase.

From Salon

Related Words

• capture 
• drag 
• fish 
• kill 
• poach 
• pursue 
• seek 
• shoot 
• snare 
• stalk 
• track