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inquire into

phrasal verb

Definition of inquire into

: to gather or collect information about (something)
  • A panel has been appointed to inquire into their activities.

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inquire play

  1. : to ask about

  2. : to search into : investigate

  3. : to put a question : seek for information by questioning

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