Investigate | Mean of investigate in English Dictionary
/ɪnˈvɛstəˌgeɪt/
- Verb
- to try to find out the facts about (something, such as a crime or an accident) in order to learn how it happened, who did it, etc.
- The police are still investigating the murder.
- The accident was thoroughly investigated.
- The manager promised to investigate when we pointed out an error on our bill.
- to try to get information about (someone who may have done something illegal)
- He was investigated for his involvement in the incident.