dig round
B2 informal intransitive
In simple words
To look through things to find something you need.
Literal meaning: To dig in various directions around a space.
Meanings
1 B2 informal
To search through a space or collection of items looking for something.
"He was digging round in the attic for the old photo albums."
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To investigate or do informal research, especially to find hidden information.
"I've been digging round online and I think I've found the answer."
Usage notes
Primarily British English. Functionally identical to 'dig around'. Used both literally and figuratively. Less common than 'dig around' even in British usage.
Commonly used with
bag drawer files cupboard records internet
Forms
Base
dig round
I/you/we/they
3rd person
digs round
he/she/it
Past simple
diged round
yesterday
Past participle
diged round
have + pp
-ing form
diging round
continuous
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