Pour over Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɔɹ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
POR-oh-ver
pˈɔː/ /ˈəʊvɐ
PAW-oh-vuh
Definition
To look at or study something very carefully and for a long time, especially to find details or understand it well.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in academic, work, or investigative contexts. Collocates with 'documents', 'reports', 'data'. Not about the act of pouring liquid. Don't confuse with 'pour-over' (coffee style). Slightly formal, but frequent in spoken and written English.
Spanish: examinar detenidamente - revisar cuidadosamentePortuguese (BR): analisar com atenção - examinar detalhadamentePortuguese (PT): analisar cuidadosamente - examinar minuciosamenteChinese (Simplified): 仔细查看 - 仔细研究Chinese (Traditional): 仔細查看 - 仔細研究Hindi: ध्यान से देखना - बारीकी से जांचनाArabic: يفحص بعناية - يدققBengali: খুঁটিয়ে দেখা - গভীরভাবে পড়াRussian: внимательно изучать - тщательно разбиратьJapanese: じっくり調べる - 詳細に目を通すVietnamese: xem xét kỹ lưỡng - nghiên cứu cẩn thậnKorean: 자세히 들여다보다 - 꼼꼼히 살펴보다Turkish: dikkatlice incelemek - titizlikle gözden geçirmekUrdu: غور سے دیکھنا - باریک بینی سے پڑھناIndonesian: mencermati - memeriksa dengan saksama
Example Sentences
She poured over the exam results again and again.
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The scientists poured over the data for hours.
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I poured over the contract before signing it.
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We all poured over the old family photos, laughing at the memories.
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He spent all night pouring over legal documents for his case.
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You really need to pour over these instructions before starting.
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