26984 words

checking

10 definitions • 20 examples
1
present participle of
2
to make certain that something or someone is correct, safe, or suitable by examining it, him, or her quickly:

Examples:

You should always check your oil, water, and tyres before taking your car on a long trip.
check something for something Customs stopped us and checked (= searched) our bags for alcohol and cigarettes.
After I'd finished the exam, I checked my answers for mistakes.
check for The doctor may do blood tests to check for parasites.
check on The doctor will call next week to check on your progress.
I check on (= visit) our elderly neighbour every few days to make sure that he's all right.
[ + (that) ] I always check (that) I've shut the windows before I leave the house.
3
to find out about something:

Examples:

[ + question word ] I called them yesterday to check when they were arriving.
[ + to infinitive ] If you're near the garage, could you check to see (= ask) if the car's ready?
check with If you're unsure of your legal rights, I would check with (= ask) a lawyer.
4
to stop someone from doing or saying something, or to prevent something from increasing or continuing:

Examples:

They have begun to vaccinate children in an attempt to check the spread of the disease.
5
to give your bags to airport employees to be put on a plane for you, rather than carrying them on and off the plane yourself:

Examples:

6
to leave something with someone at a particular place, so that they can take care of it for a short time:

Examples:

It was hot so we checked our coats before going round the gallery.
7
If information checks, it agrees with other information:

Examples:

check with Her statement checks with most of the eye-witness reports.
8
to mark something with a check:

Examples:

Check the box next to your name and click OK.
9
in the game of chess, to put the other player's king under direct attack, so that he or she is forced to defend against the attack in the next move
10
in some sports such as ice hockey, to hit or push another player in order to try to make that player lose the ball or puck:

Examples:

He checked Stevens into the boards and stole the puck.
If you check a player too hard, you might injure that person or get penalized for it.

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