Definition of Pursuit

Noun: pursuit pu(r)'s(y)oot

The act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
"the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit";
- chase, pursual, following
A search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
"the pursuit of love";
- pursuance, quest
An auxiliary activity
- avocation, by-line, hobby, sideline, spare-time activity
A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
"they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits";
- pastime, interest