hunt down

verb

hunted down; hunting down; hunts down

1

: to succeed in finding (something)

It may take me a while to hunt down the phone number.

2

: to find and capture (someone)

The killer was hunted down with help from his relatives.

Examples of hunt down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The stakes are high for both because Harkness is seeking the youngster under Lamb’s protection and Lamb would like to put a stop to the forces currently hunting down his former and current Joes. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026

The second season promises a more diverse selection of killers for our man and his boy to hunt down. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Recreating entire outfits, adopting your styling tricks, making a habit of hunting down your exact pieces, or cribbing an aesthetic that feels deeply tied to your identity is another. — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2026

Japan’s 7-Eleven, FamilyMart and Lawson are the standout examples, giving visitors recognizable products to hunt down. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for hunt down

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown