explore

S2 W2

BrE /ɪkˈspɒrəl/ AmE /ɪkˈspɔːrl/

verb en → es

past explored pp explored ing exploring

1 EXPLORE/SEARCH [transitive] B1

to search for or examine something carefully, especially to find out information about it

explorar, investigar, buscar

  • explore a topic/subject

Collocations explore an idea · explore the possibilities

  • She wants to explore new career options.

    Ella quiere explorar nuevas opciones de carrera.

2 EXPLORE/AREA [transitive] B1

to travel around an area or place in order to see and learn about it

explorar, recorrer, visitar

  • explore a place

Collocations explore the countryside · explore an island

  • They explored the city on foot.

    Exploraron la ciudad a pie.

Phrasal verbs

explore something out SEARCH/AREA B2

explorar algo completamente, buscar algo en detalle

  • They explored the cave system out thoroughly.

    Exploraron el sistema de cuevas a fondo.

explore something up SEARCH/AREA B2

explorar algo en detalle, buscar algo con cuidado

  • We explored the area up thoroughly.

    Exploramos la zona a fondo.

Idioms

explore all options B2

explorar todas las opciones, considerar todas las posibilidades

  • Before making a decision, it's wise to explore all options.

    Antes de tomar una decisión, es prudente explorar todas las opciones.

explore the depths of something C1

explorar los misterios o profundidades de algo

  • The novel explores the depths of human nature.

    La novela explora las profundidades de la naturaleza humana.