Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
probe attack
English answer:
to investigate the attack
English term
probe attack
What does "probe attack" mean?
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/10/05/us-military-sa...
4 +4 | to investigate the attack | Shera Lyn Parpia |
4 +2 | to investigate the attack | Martin Riordan |
Non-PRO (2): Shera Lyn Parpia, Henk Sanderson
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to investigate the attack
probe=investigate, examine, enquire into
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Sheri P
: I think it's the telegraphic language that caused the confusion (the omission of "the").
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yes, I agree. Thanks :)
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Jack Doughty
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Thank you.
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acetran
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Thanks :)
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Tina Vonhof (X)
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Thank you.
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to investigate the attack
a. To make an inquiry about (something); investigate or examine: probed the impact of technology on social behavior.
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airmailrpl
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Obrigado, airmailrpl!
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Tina Vonhof (X)
19 hrs
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Thank you, Tina! My consolation prize... Shera was faster off the mark!
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