check
🇺🇸
/tʃek/
🇬🇧
/tʃek/
verb
A1
to look at something to see if it is right or okay
Please check your work for mistakes before you turn it in.
A1
to look or ask to find out if something is true or there
I need to check if the store is open before we go.
A2
to mark (✓) next to something on a list
Check the box if you agree to the terms.
R
to stop something from growing or getting worse
This medicine helps check the spread of infection.
R
to stop yourself from doing or showing something
He tried to check his anger during the meeting.
R
to leave coats or bags in a special place
You can check your coat at the door.
R
to leave bags to be put on a plane or train
We need to check our luggage before boarding.
noun
A2
the act of looking at something to make sure it is okay
Give the car a quick check before we leave.
A2
a look into someone or something to learn more
The company does a background check on all new employees.
A2
a mark (✓) showing something is done or correct
Put a check next to each task you complete.
A2
the paper that shows what you owe at a restaurant
Can we have the check, please?
R
a paper used to pay for things instead of money
I paid by check because I didn't have cash.
R
something that stops or slows down progress
The new law is a check on pollution.
R
rules that limit power
The court acts as a check on government power.
R
a pattern of squares, usually two colors
He wore a shirt with a blue and white check pattern.
R
a place where you leave coats or bags
The check for coats is near the entrance.
R
a ticket you get when you leave something
Keep your check to get your bag back later.
R
in chess, when the king can be captured
He put his opponent's king in check.
interjection
R
said to show agreement or that something is done
"Do you have your keys?" "Check!"
translation
to look at something to see if it is right or okay; to look or ask to find out if something is true or there; to mark (✓) next to something on a list; to stop something from growing or getting worse; to stop yourself from doing or showing something; to leave coats or bags in a special place; to leave bags to be put on a plane or train
the act of looking at something to make sure it is okay; a look into someone or something to learn more; a mark (✓) showing something is done or correct; the paper that shows what you owe at a restaurant; a paper used to pay for things instead of money; something that stops or slows down progress; rules that limit power; a pattern of squares, usually two colors; a place where you leave coats or bags; a ticket you get when you leave something; in chess, when the king can be captured
said to show agreement or that something is done
Word Forms
3rd Present
checks
Past
checked
Perfect
checked
Progressive
checking
Plural
checks