To investigate or examine in detail (often used for police interrogation or official inquiry).
警察は容疑者を長時間取り調べた。
The police interrogated the suspect for a long time.
事故の原因を取り調べるため、専門家が呼ばれた。
An expert was called in to investigate the cause of the accident.
証拠を取り調べて報告書をまとめた。
They examined the evidence and compiled a report.