pursue

verb7

1. •
   To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.

   • pursue one's dreams
2. •
   to keep working for a long time toward something that someone wants to reach

   • He even stands to gain in world terms: his noisy critics strengthen his projected image of a man determined to pursue peace with Palestinians. — 2009
3. •
   To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).

   • Her rival pursued a quite different course.
4. •
   To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).

   • The Kedarites are depicted as herders of sheep and goats who pursued a seminomadic existence and lived scattered over a wide area of the desert region east of the land of Israel. — 2001
5. •
   To act as a legal prosecutor.
6. •
   To urge (someone or something) to act in a particular way.

   • The mayor promised to pursue the city to be an Olympic sports venue.
7. •
   (no longer used) To continue; to carry on.

   • 'Allow me, great king,' pursued the Demon, in a dry tone of voice, 'to wish you joy […] — 1870