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Definition check in British English

check verb

verb
/tʃek/
1

to examine something in order to find out whether it is how it should be

Example

Always check your spelling.

Example

He checked the contents of the package carefully.

Example

The official checked our passports.

Example

Would you check the tyres for me?

Example

You should have your sight checked regularly.

Synonyms and related words
slice and dice study check
1.1

to examine someone or something in order to find out if something is present

Example

Have you checked your email?

Example

I checked the car for signs of damage.

Example

The doctor checked for a pulse.

Synonyms and related words
slice and dice study check
1.2

to look at writing or pictures in order to get information about something

Example

Check the label before you put that shirt in the wash.

Example

Check our website for details of our special offers.

Example

She checked through her notes for his address.

Synonyms and related words
investigate look into follow up
2

to make certain of something, for example by looking at the information again or by asking someone

Example

I think he's gone home - I'll just check.

Example

I'll check the dates.

Example

For further information, check with your local tax office.

Example

Before starting, check that you have everything you need.

Example

Could you please check whether a package has arrived for me?

Example

He checked to see if Gail was still there.

Example

It would be wise to check the availability of seats before going to the concert.

Synonyms and related words
slice and dice study check
3

to stop yourself or someone else from doing something

Example

Paul was about to answer but checked himself when he saw Julie's expression.

Synonyms and related words
stop break off give up stop prevent check
3.1

to stop something bad from happening or getting worse

Example

They are taking measures to check the spread of the disease.

Synonyms and related words
prevent stop avoid
4

to give your bags and cases to an official at an airport so that they can be put on a plane

Example

How many bags do you have to check?

Synonyms and related words
accompanied baggage aerial airdash
Definition check in British English

Related Words

Words related to check:

baggage check (noun) book in (phrasal verb) check (verb) check (noun) check against (phrasal verb) check card (noun) check in (phrasal verb) check in with (phrasal verb) check indicator (noun) check into (phrasal verb) check off (phrasal verb) check on (phrasal verb) check out (phrasal verb) check over (phrasal verb) check up (phrasal verb) check up on (phrasal verb) check-in (noun) check-in counter (noun) check-in desk (noun) check-up (noun) coat check (noun) double-check (verb) fact-check (verb) someone/something in check (phrase) rain check (noun) reality check (noun) sound check (noun) spot check (noun) take a rain check (on something) (phrase)