To plead guilty and ask for mercy.
To avoid or shirk, either by failing to perform, or by performing in a grossly insufficient, negligent, or superficial manner.
To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).
To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).
To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).
To act as a legal prosecutor.