check

verb
UK: /tʃek/
US: /tʃek/

  1. To examine something to see if it is correct, safe, or acceptable.

    1. Please check your work before you hand it in. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mechanic will check the car's brakes to ensure they are functioning properly. [ ] [ ]

  2. To stop or slow down the movement or progress of something.

    1. The police managed to check the crowd's advance. [ ] [ ]
    2. Inflation needs to be checked before it spirals out of control. [ ] [ ]

  3. To leave something in the temporary care of someone.

    1. I need to check my coat at the door. [ ] [ ]
    2. You can check your luggage at the front desk of the hotel. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

test control examine inspect restrain bill verify
check noun

  1. An examination to make sure that something is correct or safe.

    1. This is the final check before the launch. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor gave me a thorough check to make sure I was healthy. [ ] [ ]

  2. A written order telling a bank to pay money from your account.

    1. I'll pay by check if that's okay. [ ] [ ]
    2. She wrote a check to cover the cost of the repairs. [ ] [ ]

  3. A mark (✓) that shows that something is correct or has been done.

    1. Put a check next to your name if you are present. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher put a check on my test, it's good work. [ ] [ ]
check adjective

  1. A pattern of squares, often of different colors.

    1. She wore a check skirt today. [ ] [ ]
    2. I like this check pattern, it's so retro and cool. [ ] [ ]
check interjection

  1. An exclamation used to indicate that the opponent's king is under direct attack.

    1. Check! I'm attacking your king. [ ] [ ]
    2. With that move, it's check, you're in danger of losing your king. [ ] [ ]
check phrasal-verb

  1. To investigate or make sure of something

    1. I will check in on my mom. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please check in with me when you arrive. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "check" in English means: To examine something to see if it is correct, safe, or acceptable., To stop or slow down the movement or progress of something., To leave something in the temporary care of someone..

The phonetic transcription of "check" is /tʃek/ in British English and /tʃek/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "check": test, control, examine, inspect, restrain, bill, verify.

Example usage of "check": "Please check your work before you hand it in.". More examples on the page.