Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-hot-pursuit
Phrase
/ɪn hɒt pərˈsuːt/
Definition
In hot pursuit refers to the act of actively chasing or pursuing someone or something, usually with great intensity and urgency.
Examples
- The police were in hot pursuit of the suspect fleeing the scene.
- During the high-speed chase, the officers remained in hot pursuit until they successfully apprehended him.
- The dog was in hot pursuit of the ball, eager to catch it before it rolled away.
Meaning
The phrase is often used in the context of law enforcement or other urgent situations where one party is chasing another closely and with determination.
Synonyms
- In close chase
- Chasing vigorously
- On the heels of
