Make after Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To chase or pursue someone or something, usually quickly or with determination.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly old-fashioned and more common in British English. Used mainly in literary or formal contexts for physical or metaphorical chasing. Not used in American everyday speech; use 'chase' or 'run after' instead.
Spanish: perseguir - ir trasPortuguese (BR): perseguir - ir atrás dePortuguese (PT): perseguir - ir atrás deChinese (Simplified): 追赶 - 追逐Chinese (Traditional): 追趕 - 追逐Hindi: पीछा करना - दौड़ना (पीछे)Arabic: يطارد - يتبعBengali: পিছু ধাওয়া করা - অনুসরণ করাRussian: гнаться за - преследоватьJapanese: 追いかける - 追うVietnamese: đuổi theo - chạy theoKorean: 쫓아가다 - 뒤따라가다Turkish: kovalamak - peşinden gitmekUrdu: پیچھا کرنا - تعاقب کرناIndonesian: mengejar - memburu
Example Sentences
If you make after trouble, you’ll probably find it.
natural
The dog made after the cat when it ran away.
basic
When the thief escaped, the police made after him.
basic
She saw the bus leaving and made after it.
basic
They didn't hesitate to make after the mysterious figure in the dark alley.
natural
Kids will make after anything that catches their eye.
natural