pursuing

Definition of Pursuing in English :

1. pursuing

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

Example Sentences:
'the fox fled from the pursuing hounds'
'listened for the hounds' pursuing bark'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Pursuing

present participle of verb

pursue

v. pur·sued, pur·su·ing, pur·sues

v.tr.

1. To follow in an effort to overtake or capture; chase: a fox that was pursued by hounds.

2. To strive to gain or accomplish: pursue lofty political goals.

3. To proceed along the course of; follow: a ship that pursued the southern course.

4.

a. To carry further; advance: Let's not pursue this argument.

b. To take action regarding (something), especially with the intention of sustained effort: a detective who pursued each lead.

c. To engage in (a vocation or hobby, for example); practice.

5. To try to have a romantic relationship with: a lady who was pursued by many suitors.

6. To continue to torment or afflict; haunt: was pursued by the demons of lust and greed.

v.intr.

1. To follow in an effort to overtake or capture; chase.

2. To take action regarding something or carry on an established activity or project.