/ɪnˈkwɪri/ i-n-KWIR-ee

Definitions

1. noun

a formal or official investigation or a systematic and detailed examination into a subject.

“The police launched an inquiry into the suspicious fire.”

2. noun

a request for information or an expression of interest.

“The student made an inquiry about the college’s admission requirements.”

3. verb

to ask questions or seek information about something.

“The detective inquired about the witness’s alibi.”

4. verb

to make a formal or official request for information or an action.

“The company inquired about the new government regulations.”