Look into: meaning, definitions and examples
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look into
[ lʊk ˈɪntuː ]
phrasal verb
To investigate or examine something closely.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Let's look into the issue and see what we can find out.
- I'll look into the matter and get back to you with more information.
Translations
Translations of the word "look into" in other languages:
🇵🇹 investigar
- examinar
- verificar
🇮🇳 जांच करना
🇩🇪 untersuchen
- nachforschen
- prüfen
🇮🇩 menyelidiki
🇺🇦 досліджувати
🇵🇱 zbadać
🇯🇵 調査する (chōsa suru)
🇫🇷 examiner
- enquêter
- vérifier
🇪🇸 investigar
- examinar
- revisar
🇹🇷 araştırmak
🇰🇷 조사하다 (josahada)
🇸🇦 التحقيق في (altahqiq fi)
🇨🇿 prozkoumat
🇸🇰 preskúmať
🇨🇳 调查 (diàochá)
🇸🇮 preučiti
🇮🇸 rannsaka
🇰🇿 зерттеу (zertteu)
🇬🇪 გამოძიება (gamodzieba)
🇦🇿 araşdırmaq
🇲🇽 investigar
- revisar
- examinar
Word origin
The phrasal verb 'look into' originated from Middle English, where 'look' referred to directing one's gaze towards something and 'into' indicated movement towards the inside or within. Over time, the phrase evolved to signify investigating or examining something closely. The expression gained popularity in modern English as a common way to denote a thorough investigation or examination.