Meaning of 逐う in Japanese

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Definition of 逐う

  1. (v5u, vt) to chase; to run after; to pursue

    その警官は泥棒を追っていた。
    The policeman was after the thief.

  2. to follow (i.e. a set order, a trend)

    エイズ調査の分野におけるすべての変化を追い続けることはできない。
    I can't keep track of all the changes taking place in the world of AIDS research.

  3. to drive out; to oust; to expel
  4. to drive (i.e. a herd)
  5. (in passive voice) to be pressed (for time, etc.)
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