Check

/tʃɛk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a written order directing a bank to pay a specified sum from a person's account.

He wrote a check to pay for the groceries.

an inspection or verification of something.

The teacher gave a quick check of the students' homework.

a situation in which someone or something is restrained or controlled.

The quick intervention of the police put a check on the escalating violence.

verb

to mark (a box or item) with a check mark to indicate selection or completion.

Make sure you check the box next to each option you want.

to examine (something) in order to learn more about its condition or to verify its accuracy.

Please check the report for any errors before submitting it.

to stop or slow down the progress of something.

The sudden rainstorm will check our plans for a picnic.

Middle English 'chequet', from Old French 'eschequier' meaning 'to check' or 'to restrain'.

check it out:

To look at something or investigate it.

check in:

To register upon arrival at a place, such as a hotel or airport.

check up on:

To investigate or look into someone's status or well-being.

checkmate:

A situation in chess or a decisive defeat.

To pay the bill.

Yo, let's check out before the bill comes.

To confirm something.

I need you to check if the event is still happening.