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check
1 countable an examination of something to find out whether it is as it should becheck for: a check for spelling errors check on: They do routine checks on the condition of the planes. make a check: He made a final check of the doors to be sure they were locked. do a check: They’ll be doing a sound check before the concert. Synonyms and related words
Careful examination and inspections examination analysis review 1a an examination of someone to find out whether they are healthycheck for: a routine check for skin cancer Synonyms and related words
Medical tests and examinations amniocentesis autopsy biopsy 1b an examination by the police, army etc of an area, or people or vehicles passing through an area, in order to be certain that there is no danger or illegal activityAirport police confirmed that the courier had managed to pass through the security check. check on: They run a police check on all applicants for a gun licence. Synonyms and related words
Crime detection and prevention agent provocateur all-points bulletin APB
Adjectives frequently used with check ▪ final, random, regular, routine, stringent, thorough
2 countable something that controls another thing and stops it from becoming worse, too powerful etccheck on: Economic forces act as a check on political power. Synonyms and related words
Limits, controls and ranges 3 countable/uncountable a pattern of squares, usually of two coloursa sheet with red and white checks He was wearing a check shirt. Synonyms and related words
Patterns and arrangements arabesque argyle arrangement 4 uncountable the position of the king in the game of chess when it is threatened by another piece Synonyms and related words 5 countable Americanthe bill in a restaurant Synonyms and related words
In restaurants and cafes à la carte bill bill of fare 6 the American spelling of chequeSynonyms and related words
Cheques and using cheques blank cheque bounce cancel a cheque 7 countable Americana tick for showing that something is correct Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous written symbols
keep/hold someone/something in check check
1 countable an examination of something to find out whether it is as it should becheck for: a check for spelling errors check on: They do routine checks on the condition of the planes. make a check: He made a final check of the doors to be sure they were locked. do a check: They’ll be running a sound check before the concert. Synonyms and related words
Careful examination and inspections examination analysis review 1a an examination of someone to find out whether they are healthycheck for: a routine check for skin cancer Synonyms and related words
Medical tests and examinations amniocentesis autopsy biopsy 1b an examination by the police, army, etc. of an area, or people or vehicles passing through an area, in order to be certain that there is no danger or illegal activityAirport police later confirmed that the courier had managed to pass through the security check without being detected. check on: They run a police check on all applicants for a gun license. Synonyms and related words
Crime detection and prevention agent provocateur all-points bulletin Amber alert
Adjectives frequently used with check ▪ final, random, regular, routine, stringent, thorough
2 countable one of the pieces of printed paper that your bank gives you so you can pay for things without using moneycheck for: a check for $50 by check (=with a check): Can I pay by check? Synonyms and related words
Checks and using checks blank check bounce cancel a check 3 countable something that controls another thing and stops it from becoming worse, too powerful, etc.check on: Economic forces act as a check on political power. Synonyms and related words
Limits, controls and ranges 4 countable Americana piece of paper that you are given in a restaurant showing you how much money you owe. Another word for this is bill, which is the usual British word Synonyms and related words
In restaurants and cafes à la carte all-you-can-eat bill 5 countable Americana mark ✓ that you put next to something to show that it is correct or that you have dealt with it. The British word is tick. Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous written symbols 6 countable/uncountable a pattern of squares, usually of two colorsa sheet with red and white checks He was wearing a check shirt. Synonyms and related words
Patterns and arrangements arabesque argyle arrangement 7 uncountable the position of the king in the game of chess when it is threatened by another piece Synonyms and related words
keep/hold someone/something in check check
1 check or check over transitive to examine something in order to find out whether it is how it should beAlways check your spelling. He checked the contents of the package carefully. The official checked our passports. Would you check the tyres for me? have something checked: You should have your sight checked regularly. Synonyms and related words
To study, check or examine something 1a intransitive/transitive to examine someone or something in order to find out if something is presentHave you checked your email? check something for something: I checked the car for signs of damage. check for: The doctor checked for a pulse. Synonyms and related words
To study, check or examine something 1b intransitive/transitive to look at writing or pictures in order to get information about somethingCheck the label before you put that shirt in the wash. check something for something: Check our website for details of our special offers. check through: She checked through her notes for his address.
2 intransitive/transitive to make certain of something, for example by looking at the information again or by asking someoneI think he’s gone home – I’ll just check. check with: For further information, check with your local tax office. check that: Before starting, check that you have everything you need. check if/whether: Could you please check whether a package has arrived for me? check to see if: He checked to see if Gail was still there. it is wise to check something/it is worth checking something: It would be wise to check the availability of seats before going to the concert. Synonyms and related words
To study, check or examine something 3 transitive to stop yourself or someone else from doing somethingPaul was about to answer but checked himself when he saw Julie’s expression. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
To stop someone doing something 3a to stop something bad from happening or getting worseThey are taking measures to check the spread of the disease. Synonyms and related words
To prevent something from happening
4 check or check in transitive to give your bags and cases to an official at an airport so that they can be put on a planeHow many bags do you have to check? Synonyms and related words
Air travel and relating to air travel accompanied baggage aerial airdash
check against check in check into check off check on check out check over check up check up on check
1 check or check over transitive to examine something in order to find out whether it is how it should beAlways check your spelling. He checked the contents of the package carefully. The official checked our passports. Would you check the tires for me? have something checked: You should have your eyes checked regularly. Synonyms and related words
To study, check or examine something 1a intransitive/transitive to examine someone or something in order to find out if something is presentHave you checked your e-mail? check something for something: I checked the car for signs of damage. check for: The doctor checked for a pulse. Synonyms and related words
To study, check or examine something 1b intransitive/transitive to look at writing or pictures in order to get information about somethingCheck the label before you put that shirt in the wash. check something for something: Check our website for details of our special offers. check through: She checked through her notes for his address. Synonyms and related words
To try to find out information investigate look into follow up
2 intransitive/transitive to make certain of something, for example by looking at the information again or by asking someoneI think he’s gone home – but let me check. check with: For further information, check with your local fire department. check that: Before starting, check that you have everything you need. check if/whether: Could you please check whether a package has arrived for me? check to see if: He checked to see if Gail was still there. it is wise to check something/it is worth checking something: It would be wise to check the availability of seats before going to the concert. Synonyms and related words
To study, check or examine something 3 transitive to stop yourself or someone else from doing somethingPaul was about to answer but checked himself when he saw Julie’s expression. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
To stop someone doing something 3a to stop something bad from happening or getting worseThey are taking measures to check the spread of the disease. Synonyms and related words
To prevent something from happening
4 transitive Americanto make a mark ✓ to show that something is correct, that you agree with it, etc. The British word is tickCheck the appropriate boxes on the form. Synonyms and related words
To write a mark on a document 5 check or check in transitive to give your bags and suitcases to an official at an airport so that they can be put on an airplaneHow many bags do you have to check? Synonyms and related words
Air travel and relating to air travel accompanied baggage aerial airdash 6 informalto look at or see someone or something Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to look or not look
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