stalk
Translation
to stalk, to pursue, to harass, to follow
Examples
He was arrested for stalking his ex-girlfriend.
He was arrested for stalking his ex-girlfriend.
The lion stalked its prey through the grass.
The lion stalked its prey through the grass.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to illegally follow and watch someone over a period of time He was arrested for stalking his ex-girlfriend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pursue, follow, harass, track, shadow
Etymology
From Old English 'stealcian' (to walk stealthily).
Memory Tips
Think of walking on 'stilts' (related root) to quietly look over something, or a 'stalk' of celery being long and thin, like someone following behind.