1. a dog trained to find and flush out game birds for hunters
Usage: also called a bird dog or hunting dog

1. to follow or watch someone closely; to tail or shadow
Usage: informal
2. to search for and identify promising prospects or opportunities
Usage: informal, business/sports context

Examples

• The hunter brought his birddog to the field for the morning hunt.
• A pointer is an excellent birddog for upland game.
• The detective was assigned to birddog the suspect for two weeks.
• Talent scouts birddog college athletes to find future stars.
• The company hired someone to birddog new market opportunities.
• She felt uncomfortable when her coworker started to birddog her movements.