Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hunt-down
verb
/hʌnt daʊn/
Definition
To pursue and catch or locate someone or something that has been elusive or difficult to find.
Examples
- The detective had to hunt down the missing evidence.
- After hours of searching, they finally managed to hunt down the lost puppy.
- She decided to hunt down her old friends from school.
Meaning
Hunt-down refers to the act of actively searching for a person, animal, or object, often with determination and intent.
Synonyms
- pursue
- seek out
- track down
- chase
