Meaning of 'check'

noun

the act of inspecting or verifying

Example: "they made a check of their equipment"

Synonyms: checkout

noun

(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

noun

obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

noun

the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

Synonyms: bridle

noun

a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines, resembling a checkerboard

Example: "We wore skirts with checks."

noun

a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

Synonyms: chip

noun

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Synonyms: balk

noun

an appraisal of the state of affairs

Synonyms: assay

noun

additional proof that something that was believed is correct, such as some fact, hypothesis, or theory

Example: "We received a check once our report was analyzed."

Synonyms: substantiation confirmation verification

noun

the bill in a restaurant

Example: "I asked the waiter for the check."

Synonyms: tab chit

noun

a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed

Example: "As I called the role I put a check mark by each student's name."

Synonyms: tick check mark

noun

a written order directing a bank to pay money

Example: "We paid all our bills by check."

Synonyms: bank check cheque

noun

the state of inactivity following an interruption

Synonyms: halt arrest hitch stay stop stoppage

verb

to make cracks or chinks in

Example: "The heat checked the paint."

Synonyms: chink

verb

to arrest the motion of something abruptly

Example: "I checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve."

verb

to slow the growth or development of

Example: "Our largest competitor checked our growth locally when they opened up across the street from us."

Synonyms: delay retard

verb

to examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

Example: "check the brakes"

Synonyms: go over check up on look into check out suss out check over check into

verb

to put a check mark on or near or next to

Example: "Please check each name on the list"

Synonyms: mark

verb

to verify by consulting a source or authority

Example: "I checked your documents and they seem fine."

verb

to find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

Example: "I'll check on your flights."

Synonyms: watch see learn find out ascertain determine

verb

to place into check

Example: "With a move of their pawn, they checked my king."

verb

to hold back, as of a danger or an enemy

Example: "We should check the influence of our enemy's ideology."

Synonyms: arrest

verb

to decline to initiate betting

Example: "I checked my hand."

verb

to stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution

Example: "They repeatedly checked their watch while waiting for the train."

verb

to stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

Example: "The dog checked."

verb

to abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey

verb

to hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping

Example: "You can check your coat over there."

verb

to consign for shipment on a vehicle

Example: "Check your luggage before boarding."

verb

to lessen the intensity of

Example: "The medication checked my back pain."

Synonyms: moderate control hold contain hold in

verb

to make an examination or investigation

Example: "Check into the rumor."

verb

to block or impede a player from the opposing team in ice hockey

Example: "I was checked so hard I came out of my skates."

verb

to be verified or confirmed

Synonyms: check out