What is "inquires"

Usage examples of "inquires".

The demolition squad inquires whether to go into the building or abort.

Dayan inquires without ado, "Amos, what's been happening in your sector?

Lighting a cigarette she inquires, squinting, "So is there any news of Benny Luna's son?

Barak talks Hebrew in low tones, then inquires, holding the phone, "General, are you very tired?

As Dado walks Kishote to the door, taking his elbow, he whimsically inquires, "How will your boss make out in the election, Yossi?