set after
C1 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
To make someone or an animal chase after another person.
Literal meaning: To position someone to follow behind — the 'after' clarifies the direction of pursuit.
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
To send a person or animal to pursue or chase someone who is running away.
"The sheriff set his best tracker after the escaped prisoner."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Relatively rare and often literary or narrative in tone. Typically involves a third party being dispatched to pursue someone.
Commonly used with
dogs guards soldiers police bounty hunters
Forms
Base
set after
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sets after
he/she/it
Past simple
set after
yesterday
Past participle
set after
have + pp
-ing form
setting after
continuous
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