- to dig; to excavate
- (fig.) to explore (archival materials) and unearth findings
Generated: This meaning refers to the physical action of breaking ground or removing earth to create a hole or expose something beneath the surface.
Generated: This meaning conveys a metaphorical sense of investigation, particularly in academic or research contexts, where one seeks to discover new information or insights from existing materials.
Researchers uncovered important historical truths by exploring old archives.