intransitive. To act as a scout, to play the spy; to travel about (in search of information).

figurative and in figurative contexts. intransitive. To make a foray at or towards something; to reconnoitre, scout, be on the lookout. Obsolete.

transitive. To travel through and inspect thoroughly; to survey comprehensively, esp. in an official capacity. Also intransitive.

transitive. To reconnoitre (a place, position, etc.); to survey, inspect, or explore. Also intransitive.