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to go after
[phrase form: go]
01
to pursue or try to catch someone or something
Transitive: to go after sb/sth
Examples
The detective decided to go after the suspect, who was fleeing the crime scene.
The police officer had to go after the speeding car to pull it over for a traffic violation.
02
to work to achieve a particular goal, object, or outcome
Transitive: to go after a goal
Examples
In the pursuit of justice, the attorney was determined to go after the truth.
She encouraged her children to go after their educational aspirations.
