- following someone or something in order to overtake, capture, woo, etc.:Informed via radio that the alleged crime concerned an unpaid bill, the pursuing officers took down the vehicle's license plate information and stopped the chase.
- continuing to accompany or affect someone, as success, bad luck, or fame:They renewed their love, were once more torn apart by pursuing misfortune, but in the end were happily reunited.
- following or seeming to follow someone or something with one’s eyes, voice, thoughts, etc.:He stared fearfully at the pursuing eyes of a portrait on the wall.
- following or coming immediately after; ensuing: The program focuses on core courses in the first semester, and allows students to take their electives in the pursuing two semesters.
