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UK
/tʃˈɛk/
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[ US /ˈtʃɛk/ ]
[ US /ˈtʃɛk/ ]
VERB
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be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
The two stories don't agree in many details
The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun -
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
He verified that the valves were closed
control the quality of the product
See that the curtains are closed - mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
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become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
The glass cracked when it was heated -
verify by consulting a source or authority
check the spelling of this word
check your facts -
make an examination or investigation
check into the rumor
check the time of the class -
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
check the brakes
Check out the engine -
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Check whether the train leaves on time
See whether it works
I want to see whether she speaks French
find out if he speaks Russian -
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
moderate your alcohol intake
hold your tongue
hold your temper
control your anger -
make cracks or chinks in
The heat checked the paint - decline to initiate betting
- abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
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hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
Check your coat at the door -
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve -
place into check
He checked my kings -
put a check mark on or near or next to
mark off the units
Please check each name on the list
tick off the items -
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Parents must discipline their children
Is this dog trained? -
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
The dog checked -
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
Turn back the tide of communism
Arrest the downward trend
Contain the rebel movement -
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
These stories don't check! -
consign for shipment on a vehicle
check your luggage before boarding -
slow the growth or development of
The brain damage will retard the child's language development -
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
She checked for an instant and missed a step - write out a check on a bank account
- block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
NOUN
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the bill in a restaurant
he asked the waiter for the check -
a written order directing a bank to pay money
he paid all his bills by check -
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name -
an appraisal of the state of affairs
a check on its dependability under stress
they made an assay of the contents - something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
- (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
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a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
she wore a skirt with checks -
the act of inspecting or verifying
they made a check of their equipment
the pilot ran through the check-out procedure - a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
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the state of inactivity following an interruption
the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow
during the halt he got some lunch
he spent the entire stop in his seat
the negotiations were in arrest
held them in check -
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper -
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory - obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
How To Use check In A Sentence
- Check from time to time that the liquid has not completely evaporated - there should be just enough left to make a bit of a sauce with.
- Noel and Melva travel a great deal, allowing them to check out the marketplace, look at eating habits worldwide and find suitable equipment for the bakehouse.
- I have been finding the BBC a bit vanilla of late and will check out Channel 4 news instead.
- These will involve more rigorous checks on claimants to make sure their disability qualifies. The Sun
- He had just received my check and was apoplectic with rage, declaring he never wanted to see or have anything to do with ‘that woman’ - meaning me - again.
- He appealed to all householders to continually check their security arrangements.
- With check-in times now prolonged because of security issues, traders are lapping up even more business as they tempt us with their trinkets and gewgaws.
- Richard and I proceeded through the customs check to the Swissair counter.
- Unless you're willing to bone up on the subject, you're better off to assess his technical ability by asking for references and checking them out.
- I'd like to withdraw 1000 dollars from my savings account and put it in my check account.
