pursue. to follow or search for(sb. or sth ) in order to catch or kill;(fig ) to try to form a romantic relationship with Examples He was killed by the driver of a stolen car who was being hotly pursued by the police. 2. Ben has been pursuing Elaine for months but she wont go out with him. i don't think the idea is worth pursuing any further( worth considering any more).pursue: — to follow or search for (sb. or sth.), in order to catch or kill; (fig.) to try to form a romantic relationship with Examples: ⚫ He was killed by the driver of a stolen car who was being hotly pursued by the police. ⚫ Ben has been pursuing Elaine for months, but she won’t go out with him. ⚫ I don’t think the idea is worth pursuing any further (= worth considering any more)