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.
Often appears as...
- check on the baby
- check on the progress
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To verify or confirm the condition or progress of something.
Remember to check on the status of your flight before leaving for the airport.
Often appears as...
- check on the status
- check on the completion
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To ask about someone's well-being.
John's mother called to check on him since she knew he had the flu.
Often appears as...
- check on him
- check on her
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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.
Often appears as...
- check on the baby
- check on the progress
phrase
To verify or confirm the condition or progress of something.
Remember to check on the status of your flight before leaving for the airport.
Often appears as...
- check on the status
- check on the completion
phrase
To ask about someone's well-being.
John's mother called to check on him since she knew he had the flu.
Often appears as...
- check on him
- check on her
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Safety Reassurance
Use 'check on' to show you are ensuring someone or something is safe or secure.
I'll check on the doors to make sure they're locked.
Pro Tip 2/3Quiet Concern
If a person or situation has suddenly become quiet, 'check on' is used to investigate if everything is alright.
She's too quiet. I'll go check on her.
Pro Tip 3/3Caring Gesture
'Check on' can express care without being intrusive or overbearing.
I'll check on Grandma after her doctor's appointment.
Pro Tip 1/3Safety Reassurance
Use 'check on' to show you are ensuring someone or something is safe or secure.
I'll check on the doors to make sure they're locked.
Pro Tip 2/3Quiet Concern
If a person or situation has suddenly become quiet, 'check on' is used to investigate if everything is alright.
She's too quiet. I'll go check on her.
Pro Tip 3/3Caring Gesture
'Check on' can express care without being intrusive or overbearing.
I'll check on Grandma after her doctor's appointment.
Pro Tip 1/3Safety Reassurance
Use 'check on' to show you are ensuring someone or something is safe or secure.
I'll check on the doors to make sure they're locked.
Pro Tip 2/3Quiet Concern
If a person or situation has suddenly become quiet, 'check on' is used to investigate if everything is alright.
She's too quiet. I'll go check on her.
Pro Tip 3/3Caring Gesture
'Check on' can express care without being intrusive or overbearing.
I'll check on Grandma after her doctor's appointment.
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