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to prosecute
01
to try to charge someone officially with a crime in a court as the lawyer of the accuser
Transitive: to prosecute a case
Intransitive
Example
The lawyer was hired to prosecute the case on behalf of the victim ’s family.
She was asked to prosecute the case, bringing the defendant to trial for fraud.
The prosecutor ’s office chose not to prosecute, citing insufficient evidence.
02
to officially accuse a person or an organization of a crime and ask a court to judge them
Transitive: to prosecute sb
Example
The state decided to prosecute the company for environmental violations.
The government plans to prosecute those responsible for the financial fraud.
The victim decided to prosecute the individual who had stolen her identity.
03
to persist in carrying out a plan or action until it is completed or achieved
Transitive: to prosecute a course of action
Example
Despite the challenges, she decided to prosecute her goal of completing the marathon.
He vowed to prosecute his research on renewable energy until he found a viable solution.
They are committed to prosecuting their efforts to reduce waste in the manufacturing process.
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