Pose questions (7)
(Other definitions for inquire that I've seen before include "Ask for information" , "investigation" .)
'pose questions' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ask that I've seen before include "Enquire" , "Make enquiry" , "Inquire" , "Put a question" , "Seek an answer" .)