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delve into

[/delv ˈɪntuː/]
verb
aprofundar-se em; investigar; explorar
1. to research, investigate, or examine something thoroughly and carefully
She decided to delve into the mystery of her family's past.
Ela decidiu aprofundar-se no mistério do passado de sua família.
2. to dig or search deeply into a subject or topic
The book delves into the complexities of modern psychology.
O livro explora as complexidades da psicologia moderna.
3. to reach or search inside something physically
He delved into his pocket to find his keys.
Ele meteu a mão no bolso para encontrar suas chaves.
NYC Slang
dig into; get into the weeds
Synonyms
investigateexploreexamineresearchprobedig intolook into
Antonyms
ignoreoverlookdismissavoid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aprofundar-se em; investigar
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
mergulhar em; entrar a fundo
alternative expressions commonly used
Portugal
aprofundar-se em; explorar
similar to general usage with slight regional variations

Related Idioms & Phrases

dig deeper
get to the bottom of something
explore in depth
go down the rabbit hole
investigate thoroughly
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