pursuit in WordNet English dictionary

1. an auxiliary activity
   avocation  by-line  hobby  pursuit  sideline  spare-time activity 
   
2. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
   "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit"
   pursuit  chase  pursual  following 
   
3. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
   "sailing is her favorite pastime"; "his main pastime is gambling"; "he counts reading among his interests"; "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits"
   pastime  interest  pursuit 
   
4. a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
   "the pursuit of love"; "life is more than the pursuance of fame"; "a quest for wealth"
   pursuit  pursuance  quest