Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go after
phrasal verb
/ɡoʊ ˈæftər/
Definition
To pursue or seek something; to attempt to achieve or obtain something.
Examples
- After years of hard work, she decided to go after her dream of becoming a professional artist.
- He encouraged his friend to go after new opportunities instead of staying in a dead-end job.
- The company plans to go after a larger share of the market this year.
Meaning
The phrase ‘go after’ is commonly used to indicate the act of chasing or striving for a particular goal, desire, or objective.
Synonyms
- pursue
- chase
- seek
- follow
- strive for
