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[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 our website for details of our special offers.[/ex]

2) [I/T] to make certain of something, for example by looking at the information again or by asking someone

I think he's gone home – I'll just check.[/ex]

I'll check the dates.[/ex]

First, check that you have everything you need.[/ex]

Could you please check whether a package has arrived for me?[/ex]

For further information, check with your local tax office.[/ex]

He checked to see if Gail was still there.[/ex]

3) [T] to give your bags and cases to an official at an airport so that they can be put on a plane

How many bags do you have to check?[/ex]

4) [T] to stop something bad from happening or getting worse

They are taking measures to check the spread of the disease.[/ex]

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- check sth against sth

- check in

- check sth in

- check into sth

- check on sb/sth

- check out

- check sb/sth out

- check sth over

- check up on sb

II

noun

check */*/[tʃek]

1) [C] an examination of something that is intended to find out whether it is good or correct

a check for errors[/ex]

routine checks on the condition of the planes[/ex]

They'll be doing a sound check before the concert.[/ex]

See:

spot check

2) [C] something that controls another thing and stops it from becoming worse or more extreme

Economic forces act as a check on political power.[/ex]

3) [C/U] a pattern of squares

a sheet with red and white checks[/ex]

4) [C] American

the bill in a restaurant

Could we get the check, please?[/ex]

5) the American spelling of cheque

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keep sb/sth in check — to control someone or something that might cause damage or harm[/ex]

attempts to keep global warming in check[/ex]