go after

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To pursue in attempt to catch another

The downed officer couldn't go after the criminal.

To pursue an object or a goal

Inspired, the scientist went right after the new idea.

If you go after something, you try to get it, catch it, or hit it. We're not going after civilian targets
go after with the intent to catch; "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit"
go in pursuit of, chase after; hunt down, track down
go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby"
go after

    Silbentrennung

    go af·ter

    Türkische aussprache

    gō äftır

    Aussprache

    /ˈgō ˈaftər/ /ˈɡoʊ ˈæftɜr/

    Etymologie

    [ 'gO ] (verb.) before 12th century. Middle English gon, from Old English gAn; akin to Old High German gAn to go, Greek kichanein to reach, attain.

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    ... Explain to me why that's-- I am perfectly willing to go after ...
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