English · Phrasal verb Attested 18+

run after

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To follow quickly, often in an effort to catch or catch up with (someone or something).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đi theo nhanh, thường để bắt hoặc bắt kịp

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Where it’s used: Used American English

That dog will get hurt if he continues to run after cars.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make a determined effort to win someone's affections or to have a sexual relationship with them.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cố gắng quyết tâm để giành được tình cảm hoặc quan hệ tình dục

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To endeavour to find or obtain.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cố gắng tìm hoặc có được

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “run after” mean?

To follow quickly, often in an effort to catch or catch up with (someone or something).

Is “run after” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.