to investigate or explore potential collaborations
潜在的な協力関係を調査または探索する (sentai-teki na kyōryoku kankei o chōsa matawa tansaku suru)
"They are looking into partnerships with international NGOs."
"彼らは国際的なNGOとのパートナーシップを調査しています。" (Karera wa kokusaiteki na NGO to no pātonāshippu o chōsa shiteimasu.)
to prepare equipment and mindset for something exciting
to gradually prepare for something difficult
to relax and release stress gradually
to complete entry paperwork when arriving somewhere
to return to a normal state after a setback or loss
to spend time improving or developing something