check sth off — UK US check sth off Phrasal Verb with check({{}}/tʃek/ verb ► to mark a name or item on a list to show that it is correct or that it has been dealt with: »He checked off the name of each person as they arrived. »She checked off each item of… … Financial and business terms
check sth out — UK US check sth out Phrasal Verb with check({{}}/tʃek/ verb ► to examine something or get more information about it, especially in order to make sure that it is safe, correct, or suitable: »Many firms are still not checking out how their rivals… … Financial and business terms
ˌcheck sth ˈin — phrasal verb same as check When you check in your luggage you will be given a receipt for each bag.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
ˌcheck sth ˈover — phrasal verb to look at something in order to make certain that it is good or correct Check over your writing for spelling mistakes.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
ˈcheck sth aˌgainst sth — phrasal verb to find out whether information is accurate or useful by comparing it with other information … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
check — check1 W2S1 [tʃek] v ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(find out)¦ 2¦(ask somebody)¦ 3¦(not do something)¦ 4¦(stop something)¦ 5¦(bags/cases etc)¦ 6¦(make a mark)¦ 7 Check Phrasal verbs check in check something<=>off … Dictionary of contemporary English
check — A commercial demand deposit instrument signed by the maker and payable on the presentation to the bank on which it is drawn. American Banker Glossary A bill of exchange representing a draft on a bank from deposited funds that pays a certain sum… … Financial and business terms
check — 1 /tSek/ verb 1 FIND OUT (I, T) to do something in order to find out whether something that you think is correct, true, or safe really is correct, true, or safe: Are all the windows shut? I ll just go and check. | check sth: I ll check my… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
check*/*/*/ — [tʃek] verb I 1) [I/T] to examine something in order to get information, or to find out whether it is good or correct Always check your spelling.[/ex] You should have your sight checked regularly.[/ex] The doctor checked for a pulse.[/ex] Check… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
check something in — have one s baggage weighed and put aside for consignment to the hold of an aircraft on which one is booked to travel ■ register and leave baggage in a left luggage department * * * ˌcheck sthˈin derived to leave bags or cases with an official to… … Useful english dictionary