pursuit

Meanings

• the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
  • "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit"
• a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
  • "the pursuit of love"
• an auxiliary activity
• a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
  • "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits"

Synonyms

avocation, by-line, chase, following, hobby, interest, pastime, pursual, pursuance, quest, sideline, spare-time activity