To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).
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.
To escape (a threatening evil, an unwelcome task etc).
To screen, hide.
To avoid, especially persistently; ostracize.
To shove, push.