D4. Delve into sth / Door / Down the road

1. delve into sth

: to examine sth carefully in order to discover more information about sb or sth

: The phrase "delve into something" means to investigate, research, or examine something in depth. It often refers to a thorough and detailed exploration of a topic, subject, or issue. This phrase could suggest spending significant time and effort to understand something fully.

 

ex) Let's delve into the quarterly sales reports to identify areas where we can improve.
ex) I think we need to delve into these customer complaints more thoroughly. We should understand the root cause and figure out what we can do to prevent them in the future.

ex) Dear Team, I've attached the latest project timeline. Please take some time to delve into it before our meeting next week. Best, [Your Name]"
ex) Dear [Client's Name], We're currently delving into the issues you've raised about our product. We aim to find a resolution soon and will keep you updated. Sincerely, [Your Name]"

ex) So let's delve into that a little bit more.

ex) It's not always a good idea to delve too deeply into someone's past. 

ex) Let's delve into what's new.

ex) The deeper I delved into this, the more frustrated I became.

 

2. door
: anything providing a means of access
: a means of participation
: opportunity

: "door" is often used metaphorically in English to signify opportunities or chances

ex) Education is the door to success.
ex) Our courses are the door to success in English.
cf) open the door to sth means to provide sb with the chance to do sth new, intersting, etc.
ex) Boyle's law opened the door to the creation of any number of devices, from pressure cookers to engines to compressed air tools.
ex) The agreement will open the door to increased international trade.

ex) Acquiring this certification could be the door to higher-level positions within our company.

ex) Attending this conference could open doors to potential investors and partners.

ex) Acquiring this certification could be the door to higher-level positions within our company.

ex) I fear that not adapting to the new technology trends might close doors to future growth.

 

3. down the road
: in or into the future
: at some time in the future

: The phrase "down the road" is an idiomatic expression often used to indicate something that will happen or should be considered in the future. However, it's a bit vague and doesn't specify an exact timeline. It is more commonly used when discussing long-term plans or future possibilities.

 

ex) There are certain to be more job losses further down the road.
ex) We don't know what the situation will be like a month/year down the road.
ex) They hope to expand the business somewhere down the road. [=at some time in the future]
ex) It will help you down the road.

ex) While this software meets our needs now, we should be aware that down the road, we might need to upgrade to a more robust system as our customer base grows.

ex) Our current financial strategy is effective for now, but down the road, we might need to consider other investment options.

ex) While we're focusing on the domestic market now, we might consider expanding internationally down the road.