Drill down
verb
To investigate deeper or more details.
We need to drill down more into this issue before we make a decision.
Often appears as...
- drill down into
- drill down further
verb
In computing, to go deeper into layers of information or interface.
By clicking on the folder, you can drill down to its contents.
Often appears as...
- drill down into the data
- drill down through the layers
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To investigate deeper or more details.
We need to drill down more into this issue before we make a decision.
Often appears as...
- drill down into
- drill down further
verb
In computing, to go deeper into layers of information or interface.
By clicking on the folder, you can drill down to its contents.
Often appears as...
- drill down into the data
- drill down through the layers
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Search Intensely
Drill down means looking closely at something to understand it better.
Let's drill down into the survey results to understand the customer's feedback.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literally
The phrase 'drill down' is not about using a real drill; it means to explore in detail.
During the meeting, we'll need to drill down into the budget issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
The term is often used metaphorically in discussions or analysis.
Our discussion should drill down into the root causes of the problem.
Pro Tip 1/3Search Intensely
Drill down means looking closely at something to understand it better.
Let's drill down into the survey results to understand the customer's feedback.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literally
The phrase 'drill down' is not about using a real drill; it means to explore in detail.
During the meeting, we'll need to drill down into the budget issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
The term is often used metaphorically in discussions or analysis.
Our discussion should drill down into the root causes of the problem.
Pro Tip 1/3Search Intensely
Drill down means looking closely at something to understand it better.
Let's drill down into the survey results to understand the customer's feedback.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literally
The phrase 'drill down' is not about using a real drill; it means to explore in detail.
During the meeting, we'll need to drill down into the budget issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
The term is often used metaphorically in discussions or analysis.
Our discussion should drill down into the root causes of the problem.
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