Check
verb
To make sure that something is correct, safe or in order.
Check the engine before we start the trip.
Often appears as...
- check the details
- check the results
noun
An act of checking something.
I will give your paper a final check.
Often appears as...
- final check
- double check
verb
To stop, slow down or control something.
You need to check your emotions.
Often appears as...
- check emotions
- check growth
noun
A bill at a restaurant.
Could I get the check, please?
Often appears as...
- get the check
- pay the check
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Colloquial
noun
A written order directing a bank to pay out money.
I'll pay you by check.
Often appears as...
- write a check
- cash a check
verb
To stop someone from winning a game such as chess by threatening their king.
I’ll check you on the next move.
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Technical
noun
A pattern of squares that are different colors, especially on clothes.
He was wearing a check shirt.
Often appears as...
- check shirt
- check pattern
verb
To make sure that something is correct, safe or in order.
Check the engine before we start the trip.
Often appears as...
- check the details
- check the results
noun
An act of checking something.
I will give your paper a final check.
Often appears as...
- final check
- double check
verb
To stop, slow down or control something.
You need to check your emotions.
Often appears as...
- check emotions
- check growth
noun
A bill at a restaurant.
Could I get the check, please?
Often appears as...
- get the check
- pay the check
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A written order directing a bank to pay out money.
I'll pay you by check.
Often appears as...
- write a check
- cash a check
verb
To stop someone from winning a game such as chess by threatening their king.
I’ll check you on the next move.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A pattern of squares that are different colors, especially on clothes.
He was wearing a check shirt.
Often appears as...
- check shirt
- check pattern
Definition 1 of 7
Pro Tip 1/2Proofreading Context
Used when carefully looking for errors or issues in text or data.
I will check the report for typos.
Pro Tip 2/2Safety Verifications
Emphasizes the importance of ensuring safety before proceeding.
Check your seatbelt is fastened before the car moves.
Pro Tip 1/2Proofreading Context
Used when carefully looking for errors or issues in text or data.
I will check the report for typos.
Pro Tip 2/2Safety Verifications
Emphasizes the importance of ensuring safety before proceeding.
Check your seatbelt is fastened before the car moves.
Pro Tip 1/2Proofreading Context
Used when carefully looking for errors or issues in text or data.
I will check the report for typos.
Pro Tip 2/2Safety Verifications
Emphasizes the importance of ensuring safety before proceeding.
Check your seatbelt is fastened before the car moves.
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The art of misdirection...
I need help with this one. Step over this way for me. Don't run away. You had something down by your pants pocket. I was checking mine. I couldn't find everything, but I noticed you had something here. Can I feel the outside for a moment? Down here I noticed this. Is this something of yours, sir? I have no idea. That's a shrimp.
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How to create a great...
that really big number helps support the company's really big original vision to organize the world's information so as you think about your new brand think carefully and ask yourself what's your big idea the third step is to check the name isn't already taken you might have to create hundreds of names perhaps
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Adorable Tiger Cub...
so you need to relax like your brother relax hey so giles has made a difficult decision to safeguard the cubs future you're going to pass with flying colors buddy yeah he's going to hand raise them himself at home so he can give them 24-hour care and mel the vet has come to check if
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How do vitamins work? -...
From vitamin C, you get the ability to fight infection and make collagen, a kind of tissue that forms bones and teeth and heals wounds. Vitamin A helps make white blood cells, key in the body's defense, helps shape bones and improves vision by keeping the cells of the eye in check.
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How does impeachment...
impeachment allowed Parliament to vote for removing a government official from office even without the king's consent. Although this was an important check on royal power, the king couldn't be impeached because the monarch was considered the source of all government power.
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The benefits of good...
Using your muscles will keep them strong enough to support you effectively, on top of all the other benefits to your joints, bones, brain and heart. And if you're really worried, check with a physical therapist, because yes, you really should stand up straight.
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How interpreters juggle...
To keep their emotions in check, they carefully prepare for an assignment, building glossaries in advance, reading voraciously about the subject matter, and reviewing previous talks on the topic. Finally, interpreters work in pairs.
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Debunking the myths of...
like excessive hand washing, or checking things repeatedly, may be examples of obsessive or compulsive tendencies that many of us exhibit from time to time. But the actual disorder is far more rare and can be quite debilitating.
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Attacked by a Lion? PIPE...
Let's just let him... let's see what he's doing. Okay, he's gonna try a little -Love tap. -...love tap. Yeah, he's checking me out. When he fixes you with those eyes, you just can't help
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Fishing Tips: How to...
whatever it takes to get a paycheck to support my family I'll do whatever it takes
Video examples
The art of misdirection...
I need help with this one. Step over this way for me. Don't run away. You had something down by your pants pocket. I was checking mine. I couldn't find everything, but I noticed you had something here. Can I feel the outside for a moment? Down here I noticed this. Is this something of yours, sir? I have no idea. That's a shrimp.
Video examples
How to create a great...
that really big number helps support the company's really big original vision to organize the world's information so as you think about your new brand think carefully and ask yourself what's your big idea the third step is to check the name isn't already taken you might have to create hundreds of names perhaps
Video examples
Adorable Tiger Cub...
so you need to relax like your brother relax hey so giles has made a difficult decision to safeguard the cubs future you're going to pass with flying colors buddy yeah he's going to hand raise them himself at home so he can give them 24-hour care and mel the vet has come to check if
Video examples
How do vitamins work? -...
From vitamin C, you get the ability to fight infection and make collagen, a kind of tissue that forms bones and teeth and heals wounds. Vitamin A helps make white blood cells, key in the body's defense, helps shape bones and improves vision by keeping the cells of the eye in check.
Video examples
How does impeachment...
impeachment allowed Parliament to vote for removing a government official from office even without the king's consent. Although this was an important check on royal power, the king couldn't be impeached because the monarch was considered the source of all government power.
Video examples
The benefits of good...
Using your muscles will keep them strong enough to support you effectively, on top of all the other benefits to your joints, bones, brain and heart. And if you're really worried, check with a physical therapist, because yes, you really should stand up straight.
Video examples
How interpreters juggle...
To keep their emotions in check, they carefully prepare for an assignment, building glossaries in advance, reading voraciously about the subject matter, and reviewing previous talks on the topic. Finally, interpreters work in pairs.
Video examples
Debunking the myths of...
like excessive hand washing, or checking things repeatedly, may be examples of obsessive or compulsive tendencies that many of us exhibit from time to time. But the actual disorder is far more rare and can be quite debilitating.
Video examples
Attacked by a Lion? PIPE...
Let's just let him... let's see what he's doing. Okay, he's gonna try a little -Love tap. -...love tap. Yeah, he's checking me out. When he fixes you with those eyes, you just can't help
Video examples
Fishing Tips: How to...
whatever it takes to get a paycheck to support my family I'll do whatever it takes
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Francesca Lia Block
American Author
It's scary to become a woman in this world. We have to understand that some of the messages we get, messages that we are not enough, are there to keep our power in check. We can't buy into these messages.
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Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
I don't think you ever stop giving. I really don't. I think it's an on-going process. And it's not just about being able to write a check. It's being able to touch somebody's life.
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Jenifer Lewis
American Actress
You don't want to wait until something horrible happens to get help. Admit that something's not right. You might not know exactly what, but you still want to go get it checked out.
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John Waters
Director
I never got along in school, really - I already knew what I wanted to do. I have never in my life got a paycheck from anywhere in the world that asked if I went to school.
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Nancy Dubuc
American Businesswoman
Writing a check is easy. The opportunity for real change happens when there's a person who comes to you with real passion to create a movement.
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Gloria Estefan
American Musician
If there's ever been a dark moment in my life... well, I wanted to check out. Music was a big escape.
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Joey Votto
Canadian Baseball Player
Each and every day, I think about the importance of earning my paycheck and playing well.
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Lara Dutta
Indian Actress
It is very important to just be real and have a good check on reality in life.
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Finneas
American Musician
It's always important to be checking in with people you love.
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Maria Ressa
Filipino Journalist
Truth matters. Checks and balances matter.
Quote examples
Francesca Lia Block
American Author
It's scary to become a woman in this world. We have to understand that some of the messages we get, messages that we are not enough, are there to keep our power in check. We can't buy into these messages.
Quote examples
Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
I don't think you ever stop giving. I really don't. I think it's an on-going process. And it's not just about being able to write a check. It's being able to touch somebody's life.
Quote examples
Jenifer Lewis
American Actress
You don't want to wait until something horrible happens to get help. Admit that something's not right. You might not know exactly what, but you still want to go get it checked out.
Quote examples
John Waters
Director
I never got along in school, really - I already knew what I wanted to do. I have never in my life got a paycheck from anywhere in the world that asked if I went to school.
Quote examples
Nancy Dubuc
American Businesswoman
Writing a check is easy. The opportunity for real change happens when there's a person who comes to you with real passion to create a movement.
Quote examples
Gloria Estefan
American Musician
If there's ever been a dark moment in my life... well, I wanted to check out. Music was a big escape.
Quote examples
Joey Votto
Canadian Baseball Player
Each and every day, I think about the importance of earning my paycheck and playing well.
Quote examples
Lara Dutta
Indian Actress
It is very important to just be real and have a good check on reality in life.
Quote examples
Finneas
American Musician
It's always important to be checking in with people you love.
Quote examples
Maria Ressa
Filipino Journalist
Truth matters. Checks and balances matter.
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