chase after

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see chase, after.

2. (idiomatic)To pursue someone with romantic intentions; to woo.

   pursue someone sexually or romantically

1. The children chased after the circus parade.

   Діти ганялися за парадом цирку. — Ahha

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2. Tom chased after Mary.

   Том грався за Мері. — deniko

   ruТом погнался за Мэри. — odexed

   deTom verfolgte Maria. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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3. I got on a bicycle and chased after the thief.

   ruЯ сел на велосипед и погнался за вором. — afyodor

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4. Don't chase after fame.

   ruНе гоняйся за славой. — sharptoothed

   deJage dem Ruhm nicht nach! — raggione

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5. Tom chased after his dog.

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irregular

• chase awayвигнати, виганятиTo get rid of.
• chase afterзалицятисяUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see chase, after.
• chase upTo follow up, so as to ensure completion.
• chase offTo drive someone or something away.
• chase downTo pursue and apprehend someone or something.