check

check1 [ tʃek ] verb ***

▸ 1 examine someone/something

▸ 2 look/ask again

▸ 3 stop action/event

▸ 4 mark to show agreement

▸ 5 give someone bags/suitcases

▸ + PHRASES

1. ) check or check over transitive to examine something in order to find out whether it is how it should be:

Always check your spelling.

He checked the contents of the package carefully.

The official checked our passports.

Would you check the tires for me?

have something checked: You should have your eyes checked regularly.

a ) intransitive or transitive to examine someone or something in order to find out if something is present:

Have you checked your e-mail?

check something for something: I checked the car for signs of damage.

check for: The doctor checked for a pulse.

b ) intransitive or transitive to look at writing or pictures in order to get information about something:

Check the label before you put that shirt in the wash.

check something for something: Check our Web site for details of our special offers.

check through: She checked through her notes for his address.

2. ) intransitive or transitive to make certain of something, for example by looking at the information again or by asking someone:

I think he's gone home but let me check.

I'll check the dates.

check with: For further information, check with your local fire department.

check that: Before starting, check that you have everything you need.

check whether: Could you please check whether a package has arrived for me?

check to see if: He checked to see if Gail was still there.

it is wise to check something/it is worth checking something: It would be wise to check the availability of seats before going to the concert.

3. ) transitive to stop yourself or someone else from doing something:

Paul was about to answer but checked himself when he saw Julie's expression.

a ) to stop something bad from happening or getting worse:

They are taking measures to check the spread of the disease.

4. ) transitive AMERICAN to make a mark check to show that something is correct, that you agree with it, etc. British tick:

Check the appropriate boxes on the form.

5. ) check or check in transitive to give your bags and suitcases to an official at an airport so that they can be put on an airplane:

How many bags do you have to check?

`check a,gainst phrasal verb transitive

check something against something to find out whether information is accurate or useful by comparing it with other information:

The police are checking his fingerprints against their database.

,check `in phrasal verb

1. ) intransitive to arrive at a hotel where you have arranged to stay and give your personal details to the person working at the RECEPTION desk:

Have you checked in yet?

2. ) intransitive to arrive at an airport and show your ticket to an official:

You must check in at least one hour before your flight.

3. ) transitive same as CHECK1 5:

Roger checked in his suitcase.

4. ) transitive check someone in to deal with someone when they arrive at a hotel or at an airport from which they have arranged to fly:

The receptionist checked us in.

,check `into phrasal verb transitive check into something

1. ) to arrive at a hotel where you have arranged to stay and give your personal details to the person working at the RECEPTION desk:

We won't be able to check into the hotel until 3 o'clock.

2. ) to try to find out more information about a particular subject:

I'll check into the tours and see how much they cost.

,check `off phrasal verb transitive

to mark things on a list to show that you have dealt with them or that they are correct. British tick off

`check ,on phrasal verb transitive

to look at someone or something so that you are certain they are safe, satisfactory, etc.:

I sent Michael to check on the kids.

The boss arrived to check on our progress.

,check `out phrasal verb

1. ) intransitive to leave a hotel after paying the bill:

check out of: Joan had already checked out of the hotel.

2. ) transitive AMERICAN to pay for your goods before leaving a supermarket or other large store

3. ) transitive AMERICAN to borrow a book from a library

4. ) transitive to examine someone or something in order to be certain that everything is correct, true, or satisfactory:

The police are checking the woman out.

I've been taking lots of photographs, just to check out the camera.

Go to the doctor and get yourself checked out.

a ) INFORMAL to look at someone or something to see whether you like them:

Have you checked out the new health club yet?

5. ) intransitive if information checks out, you feel that it is true after examining it:

Their story just didn't check out.

,check `over phrasal verb transitive

1. ) same as CHECK1 1:

All written work should be checked over for spelling mistakes.

2. ) check someone over to examine someone to find out whether there is anything wrong with them:

The nurse began checking him over.

,check `up ,on phrasal verb transitive

check up on someone to find out information about someone, especially secretly:

Ken told me someone had been checking up on me.

check

check 2 [ tʃek ] noun ***

▸ 1 examination of someone/something

▸ 2 for paying from bank

▸ 3 something controlling something else

▸ 4 amount you owe

▸ 5 mark of agreement

▸ 6 pattern of squares

▸ 7 in game of chess

▸ + PHRASES

1. ) count an examination of something to find out whether it is as it should be:

check for: a check for spelling errors

check on: routine checks on the condition of the planes

make a check: He made a final check of the doors to be sure they were locked.

do a check: They'll be doing a sound check before the concert.

a ) an examination of someone to find out whether they are healthy: CHECKUP:

check for: a routine check for skin cancer

b ) an examination by the police, army, etc. of an area, or people or vehicles passing through an area, in order to be certain that there is no danger or illegal activity:

Airport police later confirmed that the courier had managed to pass through the security check without being detected.

check on: They run a police check on all applicants for a gun license.

=> SPOT CHECK

2. ) count one of the pieces of printed paper that your bank gives you so you can pay for things without using money:

check for: a check for $50

by check (=with a check): Can I pay by check?

3. ) count something that controls another thing and stops it from becoming worse, too powerful, etc.:

check on: Economic forces act as a check on political power.

4. ) count AMERICAN a piece of paper that you are given in a restaurant showing you how much money you owe. Another word for this is bill, which is the usual British word:

How much is the check?

5. ) count AMERICAN a mark check that you put next to something to show that it is correct or that you have dealt with it. British tick

6. ) count or uncount a pattern of squares, usually of two colors:

a sheet with red and white checks

wearing a check shirt

7. ) uncount the position of the KING in the game of CHESS when it is threatened by another piece

keep/hold someone/something in check

to control someone or something that might cause damage or harm:

Attempts to hold global warming in check are being made by many countries.