Meaning ofpryin English

Verb

1. to peer closely at something private; be nosy
   She tried to pry into her sister's diary without permission.
2. to use leverage to open or raise something
   The worker used a crowbar to pry open the heavy metal lid.
3. to inquire into someone's private matters
   The reporter tried to pry into the celebrity's personal life.
4. to snoop or spy on someone's activities
   The detective was hired to pry on the suspect's movements.
5. to extract information with difficulty (using effort or persuasion)
   The journalist tried to pry the confidential information out of the government official.