verb
- to ask for information; to make an inquiry
- to investigate or examine systematically
Usage: formal
Examples
- She called to inquire about the job opening.
- The reporter inquired into the politician’s background.
- May I inquire what time the meeting starts?
- The detective inquired about the witness’s whereabouts.
- Students often inquire about scholarship opportunities.
- The committee will inquire into the allegations.
- He inquired whether the store was still open.