a probe into/on ?

[Alanmo]

As a probe into charges of a civilian massacre, the Pentagon......

Can you tell me " a probe into " ?

Does it mean " an investigation into " ?


Can I use another preposition ? like " onto " ?

Thanks

[MrPedantic]

Hello Alan

Yes, that's right: an investigation.

A "probe" is a surgical instrument: you use it to explore wounds, etc. So it always goes with "into", because you put the probe "into" the wound.

(When you visit your dentist, he may also "probe" your teeth with a sharp instrument, to check for decay.)

MrP

[nyggus]

(When you visit your dentist, he may also "probe" your teeth with a sharp instrument, to check for decay.)
MrP

Ufff, MrP, how a horrible example you gave here ! You scared me so much, so I think I'll brush my teeth now. See you later.

Nyggus

[MrPedantic]

:)

(...I like to encourage good dental hygiene...)