check on

phrasal-verb
UK: /tʃek ɒn/
US: /tʃek ɑːn/

  1. To make sure someone is safe or well.

    1. I check on my mom every day to see if she's OK. [ ] [ ]
    2. The nurse will check on you regularly throughout the night to ensure your comfort. [ ] [ ]

  2. To examine or monitor something to determine its condition or status.

    1. Please check on the soup; I think it's ready. [ ] [ ]
    2. The engineer needs to check on the bridge's structure for any signs of damage after the storm. [ ] [ ]

  3. To investigate or inquire about something.

    1. I will check on the price of the tickets. [ ] [ ]
    2. Let's check on the status of our order before we call customer service again. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

monitor observe inspect examine investigate enquire
check on noun

  1. An act of making an examination or investigation.

    1. A check on the locks showed they were secure. [ ] [ ]
    2. The daily check on the equipment is essential to maintain operational efficiency. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "check on" in English means: To make sure someone is safe or well., To examine or monitor something to determine its condition or status., To investigate or inquire about something..

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

Synonyms for "check on": monitor, observe, inspect, examine, investigate, enquire.

Example usage of "check on": "I check on my mom every day to see if she's OK.". More examples on the page.