exploring

3 definitions • 10 examples

present participle of

to search a place and discover things about it:

The best way to explore the countryside is on foot.

Robots, rather than astronauts, explore space now.

The children have gone exploring in the woods.

to think about, talk about, or study something, or to experience it, in order to find out more about it:

explore a possibility They are exploring the possibility of collaborating on a new project.

explore your options At this point we are just exploring our options.

explore avenues Scientists are exploring multiple avenues to develop the most effective vaccine.

explore a theme The movie explores the themes of love and loss.

explore an issue The course will explore these management issues in detail.

explore an idea Computers allow children to easily explore an idea, and be more experimental.

Working on the play and exploring deaf culture has been a profound experience for many in the cast.