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to run after
[phrase form: run]
01
correr atrás, perseguir
to follow someone or something in an attempt to catch them
Exemplos
The police had to run after the suspect to apprehend him.
A polícia teve que correr atrás do suspeito para prendê-lo.
The children love to run after the ice cream truck when it comes through the neighborhood.
As crianças adoram correr atrás do caminhão de sorvete quando ele passa pelo bairro.
02
correr atrás de, cortejar
to actively try to gain someone's love or affection
Exemplos
John has been running after Sarah for months, hoping she'll notice his feelings.
John tem corrido atrás de Sarah há meses, esperando que ela perceba seus sentimentos.
Despite numerous rejections, he continues to run after her, believing she will eventually say yes.
Apesar de inúmeras rejeições, ele continua a correr atrás dela, acreditando que ela acabará por dizer sim.
