verb🔗ShareTo look where one is not welcome; to be nosy."The neighbor always pries into our business, asking about our visitors and packages. "attitudecharacterhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo keep asking about something that does not concern one."Even though it was none of his business, Mark pries into everyone's personal relationships at work, always asking about their dates and private lives. "communicationattitudecharacterhumanpersonactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo look closely and curiously at (something closed or not public)."The curious student pries into the teacher's grade book when she leaves the room. "actionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo use leverage to open or widen."The thief pries open the window with a crowbar. "actionutilitymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading