Found 4 items, similar to Pursuit.
English → Indonesian (Kamus Landak) Definition: pursuit pengejaran
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: pursuit pengejaran
English → English (WordNet) Definition: pursuit pursuit n 1: the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture; “the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit” [syn: chase, following] 2: a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria; “the pursuit of love”; “life is more than the pursuance of fame”; “a quest for wealth” [syn: pursuance, quest] 3: a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly); “sailing is her favorite pastime”; “his main pastime is gambling”; “he counts reading among his interests”; “they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits” [syn: pastime, interest]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Pursuit Pursuit \Pur*suit"\, n. [F. poursuite, fr. poursuivre. See Pursue, v. t.] 1. The act of following or going after; esp., a following with haste, either for sport or in hostility; chase; prosecution; as, the pursuit of game; the pursuit of an enemy. --Clarendon. [1913 Webster] Weak we are, and can not shun pursuit. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. A following with a view to reach, accomplish, or obtain; endeavor to attain to or gain; as, the pursuit of knowledge; the pursuit of happiness or pleasure. [1913 Webster] 3. Course of business or occupation; continued employment with a view to same end; as, mercantile pursuits; a literary pursuit. [1913 Webster] 4. (Law) Prosecution. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] That pursuit for tithes ought, and of ancient time did pertain to the spiritual court. --Fuller. [1913 Webster] Curve of pursuit (Geom.), a curve described by a point which is at each instant moving towards a second point, which is itself moving according to some specified law. [1913 Webster]