Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
to chase; to run after; to pursue; to follow after
その警官は泥棒を追っていた。The policeman was after the thief. to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.)
to drive out; to get rid of; to oust; to expel
to drive (e.g. a herd)
to be pressed (e.g. for time)
in passive voice
Also written 逐う【おう】