Check on

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To look at or visit someone or something in order to make sure everything is fine.

I am going upstairs to check on the baby. He's been very quiet.
Visual representation of "check on" - To look at or visit someone or something in order to make sure everything is fine.

Often appears as...

  • check on the baby
  • check on the progress
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Safety Reassurance

Use 'check on' to show you are ensuring someone or something is safe or secure.

Illustration for Safety Reassurance
I'll check on the doors to make sure they're locked.
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Quiet Concern

If a person or situation has suddenly become quiet, 'check on' is used to investigate if everything is alright.

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She's too quiet. I'll go check on her.
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Caring Gesture

'Check on' can express care without being intrusive or overbearing.

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I'll check on Grandma after her doctor's appointment.
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