Drill into

phrasal verb

To make a hole in something using a drill.

He drilled into the wall to hang the picture frame.
Visual representation of "drill into" - To make a hole in something using a drill

Often appears as...

  • drilled into the wall
  • drilled into the wood
phrasal verb

To repeat or explain something many times to make someone remember it.

Our teacher drilled the equations into us until we could recite them in our sleep.
Visual representation of "drill into" - To repeat or explain something many times to make someone remember it

Often appears as...

  • drilled into the minds
  • drilled into memory

Usage tips

General,Academic

phrasal verb

To examine or study something in a detailed way.

The auditor drilled into the financial records of the company.
Visual representation of "drill into" - To examine or study something in a detailed way

Often appears as...

  • drilled into records
  • drilled into data

Usage tips

Neutral

General,Technical

phrasal verb

To make a hole in something using a drill.

He drilled into the wall to hang the picture frame.
Visual representation of "drill into" - To make a hole in something using a drill

Often appears as...

  • drilled into the wall
  • drilled into the wood
phrasal verb

To repeat or explain something many times to make someone remember it.

Our teacher drilled the equations into us until we could recite them in our sleep.
Visual representation of "drill into" - To repeat or explain something many times to make someone remember it

Often appears as...

  • drilled into the minds
  • drilled into memory

Usage tips

General,Academic

phrasal verb

To examine or study something in a detailed way.

The auditor drilled into the financial records of the company.
Visual representation of "drill into" - To examine or study something in a detailed way

Often appears as...

  • drilled into records
  • drilled into data

Usage tips

Neutral

General,Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "drill into"
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Literal Action

Used when describing the physical act of using a drill on a surface.

Illustration for Literal Action
The carpenter drilled into the cabinet to install the new knobs.
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Physical Context

Mostly used for construction or DIY descriptions, not for body parts.

Illustration for Physical Context
She drilled into the baseboard to hide the wiring.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Literal Action

Used when describing the physical act of using a drill on a surface.

Illustration for Literal Action
The carpenter drilled into the cabinet to install the new knobs.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Physical Context

Mostly used for construction or DIY descriptions, not for body parts.

Illustration for Physical Context
She drilled into the baseboard to hide the wiring.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Literal Action

Used when describing the physical act of using a drill on a surface.

Illustration for Literal Action
The carpenter drilled into the cabinet to install the new knobs.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Physical Context

Mostly used for construction or DIY descriptions, not for body parts.

Illustration for Physical Context
She drilled into the baseboard to hide the wiring.
Visual representation of the word "Drill into"

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