Collocations for investigation - noun
ADJ.
careful, close, detailed | extensive
The authorities conducted an extensive investigation into his tax affairs.
The authorities conducted an extensive investigation into his tax affairs.
full, thorough | criminal, murder, police | scientific | government
VERB + INVESTIGATION
carry out, conduct, pursue
Police are still pursuing their investigations.
Police are still pursuing their investigations.
launch | head, lead | complete
INVESTIGATION + VERB
reveal sth, show sth
Closer investigation showed this idea to be untenable.
Closer investigation showed this idea to be untenable.
PREP.
on ~
On investigation, the noise turned out to be only a door banging.
On investigation, the noise turned out to be only a door banging.
under ~
The singer is currently under investigation for possessing illegal drugs.
The singer is currently under investigation for possessing illegal drugs.
~ into
Police have launched an investigation into the allegations.
Police have launched an investigation into the allegations.
PHRASES
the subject of an investigation
The matter is the subject of a police investigation, and we have been advised not to comment.
The matter is the subject of a police investigation, and we have been advised not to comment.