chase down

phrasal verb

chased down; chasing down; chases down

: to follow and catch (someone or something)

Police chased down the robber in an alley.

: to search for and find (someone or something)

I finally chased down that recipe I promised you.

I chased him down at his old hangout.

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Clark’s effort to chase down a rebound in the corner before being fouled was critical with the Bruins holding a one-point lead in the final seconds. —

Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024 The suspects ran, but police managed to chase down two of them and continued to search for the third suspect on Sunday. —

Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024 Andy Hill 'gave support chasing down the bad guys' Sedona changes gun ordinance after complaint by Arizona lawmakers Minimum wage will increase in 23 states in 2025. —

Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024 Eagles-Rams Matchups And Props The Sunday Night Football feature is a key game as well with the Philadelphia Eagles (8-2) riding a six game winning streak and in first place in the NFC East while still in position to chase down the Lions for the NFC No. 1 seed. —

Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chase down