Cerca
to chase
01
inseguire, cacciare
to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them
Transitive: to chase sb/sth
Example
The cat stealthily chased a mouse through the backyard.
The dog excitedly chased the ball across the park.
The children gleefully chased the ice cream truck as it made its way through the neighborhood.
02
incidere, intagliare
to create a groove or indentation, typically by engraving or cutting into a surface
Transitive: to chase a design
Example
The artisan carefully chased intricate patterns into the metal surface.
The silversmith skillfully chased the fine details onto the surface of the silver bowl.
The sculptor used a chisel to chase the design into the marble.
03
cesellare, incidere
to adorn metal surfaces by creating designs or patterns through engraving or embossing
Transitive: to chase a metal surface
Example
The antique armor was expertly chased with intricate designs.
The craftsman chased the surface of the bronze sculpture to enhance its depth.
The artist spent hours chasing the surface of the copper sheet to create a stunning image of a bird in flight.
04
inseguire, corteggiare
to pursue romantic or amorous attention from someone
Transitive: to chase sb
Example
During the party, Alex could n't resist the opportunity to chase Sarah.
Despite his shy nature, Tom mustered the courage to chase the girl he admired.
Sarah appreciated the attention when James started to chase her.
Chase
01
inseguimento, caccia
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
02
cassa di tipo, inseguitore
a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time
Esempio
The cat stealthily chased a mouse through the backyard.
The dog excitedly chased the ball across the park.
The children gleefully chased the ice cream truck as it made its way through the neighborhood.
The paparazzi relentlessly chased the celebrity, hoping to capture exclusive photos.
The police officer chased the suspect through the narrow alleys, determined to apprehend him.
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