### Definition
Used often in the passive voice, **to question** means *to ask someone questions about something, especially in an official or formal context*.
### Usage
- **question somebody** – for example:
*Police are keen to question any witnesses.*
### Summary
The verb “question” refers to the act of formally asking someone for information, often in investigations or official situations.
> "Police are keen to question any witnesses."
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**Author’s summary:** The verb *question* describes asking someone for information, commonly used in formal or investigative contexts.
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Oxford Learner's Dictionaries — 2025-11-29