inquire

chiedere, informarsi

Fare una domanda a qualcuno per ottenere informazioni.

In inglese semplice: To ask someone for information.

• I called to inquire about tickets.
• She inquired whether the shop was open.
• May I inquire why you left early?

Come si usa: inquire about something (She called to inquire about the price.); inquire whether/if… (He wrote to inquire whether rooms were available.); inquire at somewhere (Please inquire at reception.)

Sinonimi: ask, enquire

Espressioni comuni: inquire about something, inquire whether, inquire at reception

indagare, investigare

Esaminare attentamente una situazione per scoprire cosa è successo o perché è successo.

In inglese semplice: To examine a situation carefully to discover what happened or why it happened.

• Officials will inquire into the complaint.
• The panel inquired into the causes of the fire.
• We must inquire further before reaching a decision.

Come si usa: inquire into something (A committee will inquire into the accident.)

Sinonimi: investigate, examine, enquire

Espressioni comuni: inquire into something, inquire further