hunt down
The phrase "hunt down" often conveys a sense of determined pursuit, whether for capture, punishment, or discovery.
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Definition
B2Law Enforcement
(common)To search for and find someone, usually with the intent of capturing or punishing them.
Example
- The police worked tirelessly to hunt down the fugitive.
- They vowed to hunt down the hackers responsible for the breach.
B2General
(informal)To locate something or someone after a persistent search.
Example
- I finally managed to hunt down that rare book I was looking for.
- She hunted down the recipe online after hours of searching.
C1Wildlife
(technical)To pursue and capture or kill an animal, often for sport or food.
Example
- The hunters set out to hunt down the deer at dawn.
- In the past, people had to hunt down animals to survive.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hunt down":
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