go after

The phrase "go after" is versatile and used in various contexts to indicate pursuit, effort, or confrontation.

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Definition

B1General

(informal)To pursue someone or something in order to catch or achieve them.

Example

The dog went after the ball with great enthusiasm.
She decided to go after her dream of becoming a doctor.

B2Business

(formal)To strive to obtain or achieve a particular goal or market.

Example

The company is going after the European market with its new product line.

C1Legal

(formal)To take legal or confrontational action against someone or something.

Example

The government is going after companies that evade taxes.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go after":

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