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 , pursual , following ]

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 ]

an auxiliary activity

[ Syn: avocation , by-line , hobby , sideline , spare-time activity ]

a diversion that occupies ones 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 ]