phrasal verb

Poke around

Rank #1524Letter PInseparable

2Sections

Move things around or search in a casual way to try to find something

Meanings

  • Move things around or search in a casual way to try to find something (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • I suppose we should POKE AROUND before they notice we're late.
  • They want us to POKE AROUND to the new office by Friday.
  • I've got to POKE AROUND across town for another meeting.

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