Check up on

verb

To get inform or verify how someone or something is doing or progressing.

I'll check up on my grandmother this afternoon to see how she's feeling
Visual representation of "check up on" - To get inform or verify how someone or something is doing or progressing

Often appears as...

  • check up on you
  • check up on it
verb

To investigate or inspect something closely, usually to ensure performance or quality.

The manager decided to check up on the team's progress with the project
Visual representation of "check up on" - To investigate or inspect something closely, usually to ensure performance or quality

Often appears as...

  • check up on progress
  • check up on results
verb

To get inform or verify how someone or something is doing or progressing.

I'll check up on my grandmother this afternoon to see how she's feeling
Visual representation of "check up on" - To get inform or verify how someone or something is doing or progressing

Often appears as...

  • check up on you
  • check up on it
verb

To investigate or inspect something closely, usually to ensure performance or quality.

The manager decided to check up on the team's progress with the project
Visual representation of "check up on" - To investigate or inspect something closely, usually to ensure performance or quality

Often appears as...

  • check up on progress
  • check up on results
Definition 1 of 2
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Caring Context

Used when showing concern for someone’s well-being or status.

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I'll check up on Sarah later to make sure she got home safely.
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Not Intrusive

It implies a gentle inquiry, not an aggressive investigation.

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Could you check up on the kids without waking them?
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Follow-up Action

Often suggests a subsequent action or additional help might be offered.

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After checking up on your brother, offer him help with his homework.
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Caring Context

Used when showing concern for someone’s well-being or status.

Illustration for Caring Context
I'll check up on Sarah later to make sure she got home safely.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Intrusive

It implies a gentle inquiry, not an aggressive investigation.

Illustration for Not Intrusive
Could you check up on the kids without waking them?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Follow-up Action

Often suggests a subsequent action or additional help might be offered.

Illustration for Follow-up Action
After checking up on your brother, offer him help with his homework.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Caring Context

Used when showing concern for someone’s well-being or status.

Illustration for Caring Context
I'll check up on Sarah later to make sure she got home safely.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Intrusive

It implies a gentle inquiry, not an aggressive investigation.

Illustration for Not Intrusive
Could you check up on the kids without waking them?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Follow-up Action

Often suggests a subsequent action or additional help might be offered.

Illustration for Follow-up Action
After checking up on your brother, offer him help with his homework.
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