hunt down

British  

verb

1. (tr) to pursue successfully by diligent searching and chasing

   they finally hunted down the killer in Mexico

2. (intr) (of a bell) to be rung progressively later during a set of changes

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Example Sentences

Since then, presidents have largely succeeded in hunting down and eliminating these pariahs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iranian authorities are hunting down users and suppliers of illegal Starlink terminals, which are used by Iranians to bypass the official restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Unlike missile launchers, which because of their size and signature can be hunted down by U.S. and Israeli aircraft, Shaheds are easily concealed.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was time to hunt down that Butterfly.

From Literature

In this chase, Manchester City have form for successfully hunting down league leaders.

From BBC

Related Words

• annoy
• bother
• goad
• harass
• heckle
• hector
• persecute
• pester
• pursue