Pursue

verb

1. To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
2. To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).

   "Her rival pursued a quite different course."

3. To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).
4. To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).
5. To act as a legal prosecutor.