English Explanatory Dictionary

hot pursuit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A close and continuous pursuit of a fleeing suspected lawbreaker or hostile military force, especially across territorial lines.

Word forms

hot pursuit hot pursuits

Synonyms

fresh pursuit immediate pursuit

Derived words

in hot pursuit
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