phrasal verb

Ask around

Rank #25Letter AInseparable

2Sections

Ask a number of people for information of help

Meanings

  • Ask a number of people for information of help (intransitive, International English)
  • Invite someone (separable [obligatory], International English)

Examples

  • I'll ASK AROUND and see if anyone knows a plumber.
  • ASK AROUND the office, someone might have a spare.
  • She's been ASKING AROUND for recommendations.

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