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check

/ˈʧɛk/

US UK

verb

checks; checked; checking

to look at (something) carefully to find mistakes, problems, etc., or to make sure there is nothing wrong with it [+ obj]

Make sure to check your spelling.

She checked her makeup in the mirror.

We should check the equipment to make sure that it's working properly.

I checked the tires for wear. [=to see if they are worn down/out]

The guards checked my passport. [no obj]

+ for

Be careful to check for any mistakes.

The border guards checked in my luggage for contraband. - see also cross-check, double-check, spot-check

to get information by looking at something, asking about something, etc. [+ obj]

He checked his watch and saw that it was almost noon.

I'll just check the map to see where we are.

I'll check the newspaper to see when the movie starts. [no obj]

We were out of milk last time I checked. [=looked]

Do you have these shoes in a larger size? I don't know. Let me check. [=take a look]

I think the door is locked, but I'll have to check (to be sure). - often followed by to + verb

Did you check to see where the movie was playing?

I checked to make sure the door was locked.

to look at or in (a place) in order to find or get something or someone [+ obj]

If you're looking for a spoon, check the top drawer.

I checked his office but he wasn't there. [no obj]

If you're looking for the umbrella, check in the closet.

[+ obj] :to find out if you have any (mail, messages, etc.)

Did you check the mail yet today?

She checked [=listened to] her phone messages when she got home.

He logged on and checked [=read] his e-mail.

to talk with someone in order to get approval, information, etc., about something [no obj]

I'll have to check with the manager before I can let you in.

Check with your doctor to find out which drugs are safe. [+ obj]

I'm not sure when you should arrive. I'll have to check that with my wife.

[+ obj] to slow or stop (something or someone) from doing something

She started to speak but then checked [=stopped] herself.

The batter checked his swing. [=the batter started to swing and then stopped]

b hockey :to stop or hit (an opponent) in order to steal the ball or puck, defend the goal, etc.

He was checked by the defender.

[+ obj] US

to leave (something you own) with a worker at a restaurant, hotel, etc., who keeps it in a special area or room (called a checkroom) while you are there

I checked my hat and coat in the restaurant's checkroom.

to give (your bags, suitcases, etc.) to a worker so that they can be loaded onto a plane or train

We checked our bags before boarding.

to take (someone's bags, suitcases, etc.) to load them onto a plane or train

The airline checked our bags before we boarded. - see also check in 3 (below)

[+ obj] US :to mark (something) with a check () to show that it has been done, approved, etc.

You should check [=(chiefly Brit) tick] each item on the list after you've completed it. - often + off

You should check off [=(chiefly Brit) tick off] each item on the list after you've completed it.

[no obj] US informal :to be proven to be true, accurate, etc. - usually used in negative statements

Her story didn't check. [=the evidence did not support her story] - see also check out 2 (below)

check back

[phrasal verb] informal :to return to a place, person, etc., in order to try something again or to get additional information

We are not hiring today, but check back next month.

I'll check back with you [=talk to you again] in about a week.

check in

[phrasal verb]

to report to someone when you arrive at a place (such as an airport or convention) to let them know you are there

Passengers must check in one hour before the flight leaves.

Where do I have to check in? especially; :to arrive at and be given a room in a hotel, motel, etc.

check in [=register] at a hotel

Guests cannot check in before 4:00 PM. - see also check-in

US informal :to talk with someone in order to report or find out new information

I'm just checking in to see how things are going.

usually + with

I have to go to a meeting now, but I'll check in with you later.

check (something) in or check in (something) :to leave or take bags, suitcases, etc., so that they can be loaded onto a plane or train

We checked our bags in at the station.

The airline checked in our luggage.

check into

[phrasal verb]

check into (something)

to arrive at and be given a room in (a hotel, motel, etc.)

We checked into a hotel.

to look for information about (something) :to find out the truth about (something) by getting information

The police are checking into [=checking on, checking up on] his activities. [=the police are investigating his activities]

A problem like that should really be checked into carefully.

check off on

[phrasal verb]

check off on (something) US informal :to give official approval for (something)

My boss will have to check off on [=authorize, approve] my decision.

check on

[phrasal verb]

check on (someone or something)

to look at or examine (someone or something) to see if there are any problems

The nurse checked on the patients regularly.

to look for information about (someone or something) :to find out the truth about (someone or something) by getting information

The police are checking on [=checking up on] him.

I asked the waiter to check on [=find out what was happening with] my order.

check out

[phrasal verb]

to leave and pay for your room at a hotel, motel, etc.

We checked out (of the hotel) early. - see also checkout

b US informal :to die

There are still a lot of things I want to accomplish in life before I finally check out.

US informal

to be proven to be accurate, true, etc.

I didn't believe her at first, but her story checked out.

The description checked out when we compared it with the photograph. [=we saw that the description was accurate when we compared it with the photograph]

b check out (something) or check (something) out :to find out if (something) is true

The police are still trying to check out [=investigate, confirm] his alibi.

check out (something or someone) or check (something or someone) out

to look at (something or someone) in order to find problems, mistakes, etc.

We carefully checked out the car for defects.

He had problems with his computer and asked the technician to check it out.

He needs to get checked out by a doctor.

b informal :to look at (someone or something that is attractive or interesting)

When she walked into the room, all the guys were checking her out.

Just check out his new car!

We're going to the mall to check out that new clothing store. - often used in the phrase check it out to direct someone's attention to something

Check it outthey've got that new book in stock.

check out (something) or check (something) out

to borrow (something) from a library

He checked out [=took out, borrowed] a book on farming.

b US :to add up the cost of the goods that someone buys in a store (such as a supermarket) and accept payment for them

She got a job checking out groceries at the supermarket. also; :to pay for the goods that you buy in a store

There was a long line of people waiting to check out their groceries.

She was able to check out quickly using her debit card. - see also checkout

check over

[phrasal verb]

check (something or someone) over or check over (something or someone) :to look at (something or someone) in a careful way to find problems, mistakes, etc.

checking the new cars over

The doctors checked him over for bruises.

Be sure to check over each item on the list for any mistakes.

She checked herself over [=she looked at herself carefully] in the mirror before going to the party.

check through

[phrasal verb]

check through (something) :to look at the parts of (a group of things)

I checked through all his letters but found nothing useful.

check up on

[phrasal verb]

check up on (someone or something) :to find or look for information about (someone or something) often in order to find out the truth

My parents are always checking up on me.

The police are checking up on his alibi.

noun

plural checks

[count] :the act or process of looking at or examining something to find out information or see if there is anything wrong with it

Please give the schedule a check to see if the times are correct.

I gave the ingredients list a quick check to see if the cereal contained any sugar.

She ran/did a quick check of the computer to make sure it was working properly.

They did a sound check [=tested the sound equipment] before the concert.

All government employees are subject to a security check. [=all government employees are investigated to see if they can be trusted]

You should keep a close check on your blood pressure. [=you should watch your blood pressure closely]

The police ran a check on the license plate and found out that the car had been stolen.

[count] something that stops or limits another thing - usually + on

a system that acts/serves as a check on the governor's power [=a system that limits the governor's power]

The store hired a guard to put a check on shoplifting. [=to reduce or stop shoplifting]

The government has lowered interest rates in an attempt to put a check on inflation. - see also checks and balances

b hockey :an act of hitting or stopping a player in order to steal the ball or puck, defend a goal, etc.

He was penalized for an illegal check.

a hip check [=an act of hitting by bumping with the hips]

US check or Brit cheque [count] :a piece of paper that is used to make a payment to someone using the money in a bank account

He made out the check to me and signed it, and I deposited it in my account.

Do you want to pay in cash, by check, or by credit card?

write/cash/draw a check - compare money order; see also blank check, traveler's check

[count] US :a bill for the food and drinks that are served in a restaurant

She asked the waiter for the check.

[count] US :a mark that is used to show that something (such as an item on a list) has been noted, done, etc. - called also (US) check mark, (chiefly Brit) tick

b informal - used in speech to say that something has been noted, done, etc.

So you'll be here at 6 o'clock on the dot. Check. [=yes, I will be here at 6 o'clock]

Do you have the camera? Check. The umbrella? Check.

[count] US

a room in a restaurant, theater, etc., where you can leave something that you do not want to carry or wear

He left his coat at the coat check. [=checkroom, coatroom, (chiefly Brit) cloakroom]

a hat check

When she was younger she worked as a coat-check/hat-check girl. [=a woman whose job is to take and return the things that people leave in a checkroom]

a ticket that is given to you when you leave something (such as a hat or a coat) that you will return for later

a baggage check - see also rain check

[noncount] :a situation in the game of chess in which a player's king can be captured on the opponent's next turn and must be protected or moved

He moved his bishop and said, Check! to show that my king was in check. - compare checkmate - compare 3check

cut a check

xem cut

in check

under control - used with keep or hold

He's trying to hold his emotions in check. [=he is trying to control his emotions]

The government has lowered interest rates in an attempt to keep inflation in check.

noun

plural checks

[count] :a pattern of squares in different colors

a fabric with a blue and yellow check - often used before another noun

a check [=checked, checkered] fabric

a tablecloth with a check [=checked, checkered] pattern - compare 2check

* Các từ tương tự:
check mark, checkbook, checked, checker, checkerboard, checkered, checkers, check-in, checking account