chase down

chase down

1. To search for and find someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "chase" and "down." After an hour, the police were finally able to chase the criminal down. I went to five different hardware stores to chase down that part for the heater. A: "Why are you so annoyed?" B: "The boss had me chase down after a file that, in the end, turned out to be in her woefully disorganized office."

2. To drink two things in quick succession. A noun or pronoun can be used between "chase" and "down." Here, you'll need this to chase that shot down. It helps if you let them chase down the medicine with apple juice. A: "Oh my gosh, my throat is burning." B: "Here, chase that drink down with some water!"

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chase someone or something down

to track down and seize someone or something. Larry set out to chase the pickpocket down. The police chased down the suspect.

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