pore over
1 of 1verb/ˈpɔr ˈoʊvər/
Forms:pores over,poring over,pored over,pored over
1
to examine something closely and attentively
- She pored over the old letters, searching for clues about her ancestry.
- Before signing the contract, it's essential to pore over its terms and conditions.
- The detective pored over the evidence, looking for any inconsistencies.
- The lawyers pored over the legal documents for hours, ensuring there were no loopholes.
- As the exam neared, he pored over his notes every night.