drill down

1. (intransitive, literally)To examine something on a more detailed level.

   The issue can be drilled down to a simple yes or no.

2. (idiomatic)To examine information at another level or in greater detail; especially in a database, to navigate to a more detailed level or record.

   From the employee list, you can drill down to find addresses and pay history.

3. (idiomatic)To replace data with more specific data.

   Clicking here lets you replace the annual sales data with monthly data, drilling down to help you track revenue.

4. (intransitive)To practice maneuvers in order to memorize them; to drill thoroughly (to practice).

   We've drilled down on guarding players with his skillset.

5. (transitive)To score points; to do well in a basketball game.

   They drilled down three pointers throughout the second half.

1. Put the drill down.

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2. He likes to drill down into the lyrics of his favorite songs to find deeper meaning.

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• drill downперейти до справи, перейти до сутіTo examine something on a more detailed level.
• drill upTo replace data with data from one level higher or less specific.
• drill outTo switch from a database or other data source to another.
• drill inSynonym of drill down.
• drill throughTo display or cause a computer to display more specific, relevant data.