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Definition check in in British English

check in phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to arrive at a hotel or a private hospital where you have arranged to stay and give your personal details to the person working at the reception desk

Example

Have you checked in yet?

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2

to arrive at an airport and show your ticket to an official

Example

You must check in at least one hour before your flight.

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Example

Roger checked in his suitcase.

4

to deal with someone when they arrive at a hotel or a private hospital where they have arranged to stay, or at an airport from which they have arranged to fly

Example

The receptionist checked us in.

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5

to use a smartphone to indicate on social media that you have arrived at a place

Example

Alicia Florrick checked in to Cafe Royal with Cary Argos and Kalinda Sharma.

Definition check in in British English