What does "chase after" mean?

To pursue someone or something To run after to catch.

How do you use "chase after" in a sentence?

He chased after the thief. Stop chasing after him. The dog chased after the ball.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral

Meaning: To pursue someone or something

追赶，追逐

Perseguir a alguien o algo

追いかける

뒤쫓다, 추격하다

To run after to catch.

跑着去抓住某人或某物。

Correr detrás para atrapar.

捕まえるために後を追うこと。

잡기 위해 뒤를 쫓다.

Base verb: chase

Particle: after

Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

He chased after the thief.
他追赶小偷
Persiguió al ladrón
彼は泥棒を追いかけた
그는 도둑을 뒤쫓았다.
Stop chasing after him.
别再追他了
Deja de perseguirle
彼を追いかけるのはやめて
그를 쫓아다니는 건 그만해.
The dog chased after the ball.
狗追着球跑
El perro persiguió la pelota
犬がボールを追いかけた
개가 공을 쫓아갔다.

Context: pursuit

Tone: active

From chasing.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal