check
To look at something to make sure it is right or okay.
To look at or test something carefully to find mistakes, problems, or to confirm its correctness or condition.
To look or ask to get information.
To find out something by looking, asking, or using a device, especially quickly.
A piece of paper from a bank that tells it to pay money from your account.
A printed document instructing a bank to pay a specific amount of money from the writer's account to another person or organization.
In American English, the paper that shows how much you must pay for your food in a restaurant.
In American English, the itemized bill given to customers at a restaurant showing what they must pay.
To stop something from moving or growing too much.
To stop or control the movement, growth, or progress of something or someone.
A design with small squares in two colors.
A pattern of small squares, usually in two alternating colors, commonly found on fabric, paper, or designs.
- Base: check
- Plural: check, checks
- Base: check
- 3rd Person Singular: checks
- Present Participle: checking
- Past: checked
check in
1register on arrival at place/event
To tell someone you have arrived and give your details at a hotel, airport, etc.
- We need to check in two hours before our flight.
- Please check in at reception when you arrive.
check on
1verify safety or status of someone/something
To look at someone or something to be sure they are okay or correct.
- I’ll check on the kids before we leave.
- She checked on the cake in the oven.
in check
1kept under control
Being kept under control so it does not get worse.
- New laws are keeping pollution in check.
- He kept his anger in check during the meeting.
rain check
1Postpone accepting an offer
To say you want to do something later instead of now.
- I can’t join you tonight, but I’ll take a rain check.
- Can I take a rain check on dinner? I'm busy tonight.
- He offered me a drink, but I had to take a rain check.
- They offered me a rain check for the sold-out concert.
check out
1examine closely or leave after paying
To look at something carefully; or to leave a hotel/store after paying.
- We have to check out by 11 a.m.
- You should check out that new café downtown.
- You can check out online without creating an account.
- We checked out of the hotel at noon.
check out
2Look at something with interest
To look at something carefully to see what it is like.
- Check out this new song I found!
- We should check out that new restaurant downtown.
check out
5look at or examine
To look at something or try it to see what it is like.
- Check out this app; it makes budgeting easier.
- I checked out the hotel reviews before I booked.
- You should check out the science museum while you're in town.
- I will check out the website tonight.
- Let's check out the new restaurant.