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car chase
/kɑːr tʃeɪs/
Definition
1
A high-speed pursuit involving one or more automobiles, often between law enforcement and a fleeing suspect.
2
A dramatic action sequence in films or television featuring vehicles in hot pursuit, typically packed with stunts and near-misses.
Examples
The blockbuster's opening car chase had the audience gripping their armrests like it was their own getaway.
He turned a simple parking dispute into a full-blown car chase by flooring it out of the lot.
In the viral video, the squirrel's dash across the highway sparked what looked like a chaotic car chase among commuters.
My GPS reroute during rush hour felt less like navigation and more like directing a low-budget car chase scene.