prosecute

英 ['prɒsɪkjuːt] 美['prɑsɪ'kjʊt]

• vt. 检举；贯彻；从事；依法进行
• vi. 起诉；告发；作检察官

1. conduct a prosecution in a court of law

2. bring a criminal action against (in a trial);

"The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson"

3. carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in;

"She pursued many activities"

"They engaged in a discussion"