check

/tʃˈɛk/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
“check the brakes”
make an examination or investigation
“check into the rumor”
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
“He verified that the valves were closed”
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
“moderate your alcohol intake”
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
“She checked for an instant and missed a step”
put a check mark on or near or next to
“Please check each name on the list”
slow the growth or development of
“The brain damage will retard the child's language development”
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
“These stories don't check!”
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
“The two stories don't agree in many details”
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
“Parents must discipline their children”
consign for shipment on a vehicle
“check your luggage before boarding”

noun

a written order directing a bank to pay money
“he paid all his bills by check”
an appraisal of the state of affairs
“they made an assay of the contents”
the bill in a restaurant
“he asked the waiter for the check”
the state of inactivity following an interruption
“the negotiations were in arrest”
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
“fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory”
the act of inspecting or verifying
“they made a check of their equipment”
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
“as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name”
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
“she wore a skirt with checks”
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
“his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper”
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

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