hervolgen

Hervolgen is a term with roots in Germanic languages, primarily Dutch and German, and it generally translates to "to follow again" or "to resume following." It describes the action of recommencing a course of action, a pursuit, or the act of tracking something after a pause or interruption. The concept can be applied in various contexts, from physical movement to abstract processes.

In a literal sense, hervolgen might describe someone who has lost sight of another person or object and then manages to regain their trail. It implies a renewed effort to keep up or stay on a path that was temporarily abandoned. This could involve retracing steps, searching for clues, or simply picking up the chase again.

Metaphorically, hervolgen can refer to resuming a task or project that was put aside. If a study was interrupted due to unforeseen circumstances, one might hervolgen their research once those circumstances are resolved. Similarly, in a debate or discussion, if a point is temporarily lost or overlooked, a participant might seek to hervolgen that particular line of argument to bring it back into focus. The term emphasizes continuity and the overcoming of a break in that continuity. It suggests a deliberate decision to continue what was previously ongoing.