verbπShareTo inspect; to examine."Check the oil in your car once a month."actionprocessjobbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit)."The teacher is checking the students' essays for grammar and spelling mistakes. "writinglanguagecommunicationjobworkeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory)."She was carefully checking off each item on her grocery list as she placed it in the shopping cart. "itemlistbusinessworkprocessactionservicejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo control, limit, or halt."Check your enthusiasm during a negotiation."actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo verify or compare with a source of information."Check your data against known values."communicationbusinesstechnologysciencejobactionsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leave in safekeeping."Check your hat and coat at the door."servicebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leave with a shipping agent for shipping."Check your bags at the ticket counter before the flight."businessservicecommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass or bounce the ball to an opponent from behind the three-point line and have the opponent pass or bounce it back to start play."He checked the ball and then proceeded to perform a perfect layup."sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disrupt another player with the stick or body to obtain possession of the ball or puck."The hockey player checked the defenceman to obtain the puck."sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remain in a hand without betting. Only legal if no one has yet bet."Since no one had bet yet, I was checking to see what the other players would do. "gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a move which puts an adversary's king in check; to put in check."The chess player carefully positioned the rook to check the opponent's king. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo chide, rebuke, or reprove."The teacher was checking the students for talking during the test. "communicationlanguageactionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended."The tight rope holding up the tent pole was checking, allowing the pole to lean slightly. "technicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc."The old varnish on the table is checking, showing tiny cracks all over its surface. "materialappearanceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack."The sun checks timber."materialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a stop; to pause; with at."Before leaving for work, I'm checking the mailbox to see if there's any mail. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clash or interfere.""The loud music from her room was checking my ability to concentrate on my homework." "actionfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act as a curb or restraint."The heavy rain was checking our progress on the hike. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds."The hawk was hunting a rabbit, but after a sudden gust of wind, it saw a plump pigeon and, checking, flew after the easier target. "birdanimalgamenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark with a check pattern."She was checking the fabric with a blue and white pattern to see if the squares lined up correctly. "markwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of physically keeping an opposing player in check."The hockey player was penalized for illegal checking against his opponent. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA checking account."Withdraw $5000 from checking and put it into savings."financebusinesseconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading