verb
- to ask a question or request information about something
- to investigate or look into a matter
Usage: British English; American English typically uses 'inquire'
Usage: British English; often used in formal or official contexts
Examples
- She enquired about the train schedule at the station.
- The police are enquiring into the cause of the accident.
- He enquired whether the restaurant had vegetarian options.
- I enquired after her health during our phone call.
- The committee will enquire into the matter next week.
- She enquired if anyone had seen her lost keys.