points, pointed, pointing
to point to
phrasal verbC
Refer to or mention something as a source or reason
- 1She pointed to the study as proof.
- 2He pointed to the weather as the cause of delay.
When you say something is the cause or the reason for something else, you are showing what made it happen. You are telling others where the information or idea comes from, or what explains why something is true.
Doctors often point to lack of sleep as a reason for feeling tired, showing how this phrase is used to explain causes in everyday conversations.
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at a lively venue with music and dancing
The Loud Music Dilemma
Joseph
It's so hard to hear anything in here with the music this loud.
Melissa
Yeah, the manager pointed to the DJ as the reason for the volume.
Joseph
I guess they want to keep the energy up.
Melissa
True, but a little quieter would be nice for conversation.
at the postal service counter
The Lost Package Inquiry
Steven
I can't find my package, and the tracking system isn't helping.
Deborah
The delay might be due to the recent storms; many reports point to that as the cause.
Steven
That makes sense. I hope it arrives soon.
Deborah
I'll keep an eye on it for you and update you if anything changes.
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