Check off
verb
To mark or tick something as done or as being correct.
As I finished each assignment, I checked it off my to-do list.
Often appears as...
- check off a list
- check off a task
verb
To make an note or record of something for reference or confirmation.
I checked off the names of the attendees as they arrived.
Often appears as...
- check off names
- check off attendance
verb
To dismiss or ignore someone or something.
He simply checked off my concerns as unimportant.
Often appears as...
- check off concerns
- check off complaints
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To mark or tick something as done or as being correct.
As I finished each assignment, I checked it off my to-do list.
Often appears as...
- check off a list
- check off a task
verb
To make an note or record of something for reference or confirmation.
I checked off the names of the attendees as they arrived.
Often appears as...
- check off names
- check off attendance
verb
To dismiss or ignore someone or something.
He simply checked off my concerns as unimportant.
Often appears as...
- check off concerns
- check off complaints
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Completion Satisfaction
Use 'check off' to express a sense of accomplishment when finishing tasks.
She checked off the last item and felt a wave of satisfaction.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Progress
'Check off' often implies visual marking on physical or digital lists to track progress.
He checked off another chapter, seeing his progress on the reading list.
Pro Tip 3/3Sequential Tasks
Use 'check off' when tasks are done in a sequence, symbolizing moving down a checklist.
After the meeting, Mona checked off several action items.
Pro Tip 1/3Completion Satisfaction
Use 'check off' to express a sense of accomplishment when finishing tasks.
She checked off the last item and felt a wave of satisfaction.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Progress
'Check off' often implies visual marking on physical or digital lists to track progress.
He checked off another chapter, seeing his progress on the reading list.
Pro Tip 3/3Sequential Tasks
Use 'check off' when tasks are done in a sequence, symbolizing moving down a checklist.
After the meeting, Mona checked off several action items.
Pro Tip 1/3Completion Satisfaction
Use 'check off' to express a sense of accomplishment when finishing tasks.
She checked off the last item and felt a wave of satisfaction.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Progress
'Check off' often implies visual marking on physical or digital lists to track progress.
He checked off another chapter, seeing his progress on the reading list.
Pro Tip 3/3Sequential Tasks
Use 'check off' when tasks are done in a sequence, symbolizing moving down a checklist.
After the meeting, Mona checked off several action items.
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