to look into
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
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In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means:
to do light research in order to learn about something
to consider something when making a decision
EXAMPLES
(definition 1) “She said that she did not know much about that software, but she also said that she would look into it to become more familiar with what it is and how it works. So, hopefully she will be able to help us use it in the near future.”
(definition 1) “There are so many universities that a person can attend. Looking into a variety of them is a good way to understand what each one offers and, therefore, which ones are most suitable to your career interests.”
(definition 2) “He told us that he’d look into it, but I think he already made his decision. He’s not participating. I don’t think he ever had an interest in the event, to be honest.”
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