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 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++check1 /tʃek/ ●●● S1 W2 verb  1  find out 发现 [intransitive, transitive]CHECK/MAKE SURE to do something in order to find out whether something really is correct, true, or in good condition 检查，核查，审查 Check the tiles carefully before you buy them. 购买之前要把瓷砖仔细检查一下。 A first rule in solving any mystery is to check the facts. 揭开谜团的第一条规则是核查事实。 Fill in the cash book carefully and always check your calculations. 仔细填写现金账簿，每次都要检查计算结果。check (that) Check that all the doors are locked securely. 检查所有的门是否安全上锁。check whether/how/who etc Let me just check whether the potatoes are cooked. 我来看看马铃薯煮好了没有。 They paused to check how the other climbers were getting on. 他们停下来看看其他的登山者进展如何。check (something) for something I checked the typing for errors. 我检查打字是否有错误。 Turn the tap on and check for leaks. 把龙头打开，检查是否漏水。check something against/with something (=compare something with something else to see whether they are the same) 与某物进行比照 You must check the evidence against other sources and decide if it is reliable. 你必须把证据和其他资料进行对照，再来判定它是否可靠。 Positive test results are double-checked (=looked at twice) to make absolutely sure. 对呈阳性的化验结果要进行复查，以确保绝对准确。2  ask SB 询问某人 [intransitive, transitive]CHECK/MAKE SURE to ask someone whether something is correct, true, or allowed 询问；核实；征求同意 I’m not authorized to give you a refund – I’ll have to check first. 我无权给你退款——我要先请示一下。check (that) Make a phone call to check that you’re writing to the right person. 打电话去问一下你的信是不是寄对人了。check whether/how/who etc Call the factory to check whether the beds can be delivered today. 打电话给厂里询问一下那些床今天是否能够送到。check with Check with your doctor before going on a diet. 节食之前先咨询一下医生。3  not do STH 不做某事 [transitive]PREVENT to suddenly stop yourself from saying or doing something because you realize it would be better not to 克制〔自己〕；制止[阻止]〔自己〕做〔某事〕 I had to check the urge to laugh out loud. 我只得憋住不让自己大声笑出来。check yourself He grinned, and then checked himself, not wanting to upset Jack. 他咧嘴一笑，然后克制住自己，因为他不想让杰克不开心。4  stop STH 停止某事 [transitive]PREVENT to stop something bad from getting worse or continuing to happen 阻碍，制止；抑制 The police are failing to take adequate measures to check the growth in crime. 警方未能采取适当的措施来阻止犯罪率上升。5  bags/cases etc 袋子/箱子等 [transitive] American English, check in British EnglishTTA to leave your bags at an official place so they can be put on a plane or a train, or to take someone’s bags in order to do this 托运〔行李等〕 Any luggage over five kilos must be checked. 超过五公斤的行李都必须托运。6. make a mark 作标记MAKE A MARK [transitive] American English to make a mark (✓) next to an answer, something on a list etc to show you have chosen it, that it is correct, or that you have dealt with it 给〔答案、清单的项目等〕打钩号 SYN British English tickn7. → Check THESAURUScheck to look at something carefully and thoroughly in order to make sure that it is correct, safe, or working properly 检查〔以确保没有问题〕I’ll just check the water level in the battery. 我就看一下电池的水位。The immigration officer checked their passports. 移民局官员检查了他们的护照。nWe need to check the building for structural damage.examine to look at something carefully and thoroughly because you want to find out something about it 检查〔以发现有关某事物的信息〕Experts who examined the painting believe it is genuine. 鉴定这幅画的专家认为它是真品。The police will examine the weapon for fingerprints. 警方将检查凶器上是否有指纹。inspect to look at something carefully and thoroughly in order to make sure that it is correct, safe, or working properly, especially when it is your job to do this 〔尤指出于职责〕检查，检验The building is regularly inspected by a fire-safety officer. 大楼由一名消防安全官员进行定期检查。nSome insurance people have already been here to inspect the damage caused by the storm.go through something to examine something such as a document or plan from beginning to end, especially in order to check that it is correct 仔细查看，彻底检查〔文件、计划等〕You should go through the contract before you sign. 签字前应该仔细通读合同。nI’ve finished my essay, but I just need to go through it to check for spelling mistakes.double-check to check something again so that you are completely sure it is correct, safe, or working properly 复核，复查I double-checked all my calculations and they seemed fine. 我复核了所有的计算，看来是对的。nTravellers should double-check flight information before setting off today.test to examine or use something in order to find out whether it works or what its qualities are, or in order to check that it is satisfactory 试验，测试Test your brakes to check they are working correctly. 试试车，确保它们运作正常。These products have not been tested on animals. 这些产品没有在动物身上做过试验。monitor to carefully watch or keep checking someone or something in order to see what happens over a period of time 监视，监测Doctors monitored her progress during the night. 医生监测她夜间的病势。Observers have been monitoring the situation in Burma closely. 观察员一直在密切关注缅甸局势。 PHRASAL VERBS8 check in phrasal verb a) TTAif you check in or are checked in at a hotel or airport, you go to the desk and report that you have arrived 〔在宾馆〕（为…）登记办理入住手续；〔在机场〕（为…）办理登机手续 Check in two hours before the flight. 请于起飞前两小时办理登机手续。 at He checked in at the Europa Hotel. 他登记入住欧罗巴酒店。check somebody ↔ in Airline employees were checking in passengers. 航空公司员工在为旅客办理登机手续。 → check-inb)BAGS/CASES ETC 袋子/箱子等 check something ↔ in to leave your bags at an official place so they can be put on a plane or a train, or to take someone’s bags in order to do this （为…）托运〔行李〕 I said goodbye and went to check in my suitcases. 我道别后就去托运行李了。c) American English to call someone to tell them that you are safe or where you are 〔打电话〕报平安，告知行踪 He just called to check in and tell them how he was doing. 他只是打了个电话告诉他们他到了，以及情况如何。nd) if a user of a social networking system checks in to a place, they show on the system that they are there9 check something ↔ off phrasal verb WRITEto write a mark next to something on a list to show that you have chosen it, dealt with it, or made sure that it is correct 在…上打钩〔表示选择、完成、正确等〕 One by one he checked them off on his register. 他在登记表上逐个勾掉他们的名字。10 check on somebody/something phrasal verb a) CHECK/MAKE SUREto make sure that someone or something is safe, is in a satisfactory state, or is doing what they should be doing 检查，查看〔是否安全、令人满意或在做应该做的事〕 Honey, can you go upstairs and check on the kids? 亲爱的，你去楼上看看孩子们行吗？ My neighbour comes in once a week to check on things and feed the fish. 我的邻居一周来一次看看情况，喂喂鱼。b) to try to find out if something is true or correct 核实，调查 He wanted to check on the girl’s story. 他想要核实一下那女孩的说法。11 check out phrasal verb a) make sure 确定 i. check something ↔ outCHECK/MAKE SURE to make sure that something is actually true, correct, or acceptable 调查，检查，核实，查证 SYN investigate I made a phone call to check out his address. 我打了个电话核实他的地址。 with Check it out with your boss before you do anything. 做任何事情之前都要先请示老板。 ii. ACCEPTif information checks out, it is proved to be true, correct, or acceptable 证实是对的，得到证实，查证无误 His credit record checks out. 他的信用记录证实没有问题。b) look at SB/STH 看某人/某物 check somebody/something ↔ outLOOK AT to look at someone or something because they are interesting or attractive 〔因某人或某事物有趣或吸引人而〕查看，观察，看一看 If I hear about a website that sounds interesting, I check it out. 我要是听到什么有趣的网站，就会去看一下。 Hey, check out that car! 喂，快看那辆汽车！c) get information 获得资料 check somebody ↔ out informalFIND OUT to get information about someone, especially to find out if they are suitable for something 了解…的情况 I’ll check them out as potential employers. 我要把他们列为潜在的雇主，去了解一下情况。d) hotel 宾馆DLT to leave a hotel after paying the bill 办理退房手续，结账退房 We checked out at noon. 我们在中午退了房。 → checkoute) books 书籍 check something ↔ out American EnglishBORROW to borrow a book from a library 〔从图书馆〕借出〔书〕 The library allows you to check out six books at a time. 图书馆允许每次借六本书。12 check something/somebody ↔ over phrasal verb a) LOOK ATto look closely at something to make sure it is correct or acceptable 检查；查看 They spent the rest of the morning checking over their equipment. 他们把上午余下的时间用来检查设备。b) EXAMINEto examine someone to make sure they are healthy 给…做体检，给…检查身体 I’d like the doctor to check you over and do a few tests. 我想让医生给你检查一下并做几项化验。13 check up on somebody/something phrasal verb a) CHECK/MAKE SUREto try to find out if someone is doing what they said they would do or what you want them to do 监督，督促 Don’t worry; no one is going to check up on you. 别担心，没人会监督你的。b) to make sure that something is true or correct 核实，查证 Dustin called me to check up on some facts. 达斯廷打电话给我核实几件事。→ See Verb table

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check• "Are you sure this is the right phone number?" "Yes, I've just checked."• "Can I exchange this for a smaller size?" "You should be able to. Let me check."• "We have milk, don't we?" "Uh, I'll check."• She frowned, and checked again, her eyes widening in amazement.• Their passports were checked by immigration officers at the airport.• Before your trip, check if your insurance covers you abroad.• You must evaluate your evidence, check it against other sources and decide if it is reliable.• That bag's too large to take on the plane - I can check it for you.• If a source can not be stated and therefore checked, it must be suspect.• I want to check my voice mail.• My idea of checking out a tunnel is throwing a hand grenade down it.• The mobile phone is constantly in use as he checks, queries and informs staff.• I'll just check that I locked the door.• Check that the meat is cooked thoroughly before serving it.• It is not possible to check the accuracy of the figures.• We need to check the building for structural damage.• If you are manually recording in a diary a secretary should check the dates three months in advance on a daily basis.• You'd better check the figures one more time - we don't want any mistakes.• Doctors are trying to check the spread of the disease with drugs.• Let's check to see if she's OK.check (that)• However, critics say not all states have the capability or resources to conduct instant checks.• Otherwise, the company will deduct 2 percent of our travel costs from our reimbursement checks.• Satisfied that everything was as it should be, he checked his watch.• They run computer checks on their opponent.• Recently this liberalisation of trade has been checked, or at least slowed, by a whole series of actions.• Finally, check that you have a supply of spare lamps for each lighting set you are using.• In this case another usher or bridesmaid could take over the duty of checking the microphone.• The question that has to be asked is this: Who checks the moral credentials of the moralists?check (that)• However, critics say not all states have the capability or resources to conduct instant checks.• Otherwise, the company will deduct 2 percent of our travel costs from our reimbursement checks.• Satisfied that everything was as it should be, he checked his watch.• They run computer checks on their opponent.• Recently this liberalisation of trade has been checked, or at least slowed, by a whole series of actions.• Finally, check that you have a supply of spare lamps for each lighting set you are using.• In this case another usher or bridesmaid could take over the duty of checking the microphone.• The question that has to be asked is this: Who checks the moral credentials of the moralists?check yourself• Jay was given to grandiloquent rambling, and had to check herself.• Stepping into the lift, Wexford decided to do the London checking himself.• We checked ourselves, gasping, our little hearts lunging in our chests, ensuring that continence had not been lost.• Tom had to check himself from whistling.• She had, lately, almost come to this point with Gildas, but had checked herself in time.• She checks herself into the psychiatric ward of our local hospital.• He checked himself over to make sure there was no blood on his clothes.• Then she checked herself, realising she was wandering in her mind.nCheck1 American English spoken say this when someone mentions each thing on a list, to tell them that you have it or have done it 有，办妥〔某人提到清单上列出的东西时的回答〕 ‘Passport?’ ‘Check.’ ‘Ticket?’ ‘Check’. “护照？”“有。”“机票？”“有。”

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check2 ●●● S1 W3 noun  1  finding out 检查 [countable]CHECK/MAKE SURE the process of finding out if something is safe, correct, true, or in the condition it should be 审查，检查，查看check on the need for tighter checks on arms sales 加强军火销售审查的必要性 Conduct regular checks on your water quality. 要经常检查水质。run/carry out/make a check I decided to run a check on all personnel. 我决定对所有员工进行审查。 I keep a careful check on my blood pressure. 我经常仔细检查血压。have a check British English Have a check in your bag first and see if it’s there. 先检查一下你的袋子，看是否在那儿。 the airport’s routine security checks 机场的例行安全检查 random drug checks 随机的毒品检查health/medical/dental etc check (=a test done to make sure you are healthy) 健康/医疗/牙科等检查spot check (=a quick check of one thing among a group of things, that you do without warning) 抽查，突击检查 a spot check on the accounts 突击抽查账目2  keep/hold somebody/something in check keep someone or something under control 控制某人/某物 You must learn to keep your emotions in check. 你必须学会控制自己的情绪。 attempts to keep global warming in check 控制全球变暖的努力 He made an effort to hold himself in check. 他努力控制住自己。3  a control on STH 控制某事 [countable usually singular]CONTROL something that controls something else and stops it from getting worse, continuing to happen etc 制止（手段），抑制（手段），控制check on Higher interest rates will act as a check on public spending. 提高利率将起到控制公共支出的作用。4. checks and balances a system that makes it possible for some people or parts of an organization to control the others, so that no particular person or part has too much power or influence 制衡（制度）5  pattern 图案 [countable, uncountable]CF a pattern of squares, especially on cloth 〔尤指布料上的〕方格图案 a shirt with brown and black checks 棕色和黑色相间的方格子衬衫check suit/jacket etc (=made with cloth patterned with checks) 格子套装/夹克等 a blue cotton check dress 蓝色的棉布格子连衣裙 → checked6  from your bank 从银行 [countable]PAY FOR the American spelling of cheque 支票〔cheque的美式拼法〕check for a check for $30 一张30美元的支票by check Can I pay by check? 我可以用支票付款吗？7. in a restaurant 在餐馆 [countable] American English a list that you are given in a restaurant showing what you have eaten and how much you must pay 账单 SYN British English bill► see thesaurus at bill8  coat/hat check [countable] American English a) DFDLa place in a restaurant, theatre etc where you can leave your coat, bag etc to be guarded 〔餐馆、剧院等的〕衣帽寄存处 b) DCDLa ticket that you are given so you can claim your things from this place 〔衣帽〕存放单，寄存物品的凭证9. mark 记号 [countable] American EnglishWRITE a mark (✓) that you put next to an answer to show that it is correct or next to something on a list to show that you have dealt with it 〔表示答案正确或某事项已处理的〕钩号 SYN tick British English10. chess 国际象棋 [uncountable]DGB the position of the king (=most important piece) in chess where it can be directly attacked by the opponent’s pieces 〔国际象棋中的〕将（军），被“将（军）”的局面n COLLOCATIONSverbsdo a checkI did a quick check of all the windows, locked the door and left.make a check (=do a check)One of the nurses makes regular checks during the night.run a check (=especially on something that is strange or suspicious)You should run a virus check before downloading from the Internet.carry out/conduct a check formal (=do or run a check)The police carried out a check on the car’s registration number.have a check British EnglishAlways have a final check to make sure you’ve got your ticket and passport.give something a checkI’d like you to give the car a careful check.keep a check on somebody/something (=check something regularly)Keep a check on your baby’s temperature.go for a medical/dental etc checkShe advised me to go for a medical check.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + check a quick checkA quick check showed that someone had been in the room.a thorough/careful checkAn engineer gave the computer a thorough check.a routine check (=happening as a normal part of a process)I went to the doctor for a routine health check.a random check (=done without any definite pattern)Customs officials were carrying out random checks on cars.a regular checkIt’s vital to keep a regular check on your bank balance.a close check (=a careful one)His teacher was keeping a close check on his progress.a safety/security checkThe security checks at the airport can take a long time.a health/medical checkPeople over 60 should have regular medical checks.a background check (=to get information about someone’s previous work, education, family etc)The company conducts background checks on security employees.a credit check (=to get information about someone’s financial history)Banks usually do a credit check before they give you a loan.a spot check (=a quick check of one thing in a group done to obtain information)They did a spot check on 160 vehicles to see how many passengers were wearing seat belts.a spell check (=a process in which a computer program tells you if you have spelt words wrong)Have you done a spell check on your essay?

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check• Each time you come across a skill you used in the story place a check next to it in the appropriate column.• The agency does background checks on all the nannies it hires.• Oil change, check and adjustment services follow every subsequent 6,000 miles, with a major service scheduled every 36,000 miles.• They run computer checks on their opponent.• There are regular checks on the quality of goods leaving our factory.• All routine safety checks were carried out before the flight.• a security check• Then he wrote out a sizable check of his own and handed it to another Republic sportswriter.• Spot checks by customs officers led to the arrest of several drug smugglers.• May I have the check, please?• A waiter came over and handed me the check.• Let me pay the check.• a tablecloth with red and white checkscheck on• The commission serves as a check on telephone service monopolies.check suit/jacket etc• There was Philippa Mannering looking avid in a beautifully cut check suit and a brown beret at a rakish angle.• One man, wearing a cowboy hat and a loud check jacket, clashed somewhat with the overcoats and pinstripes.• In came Mr Wormwood in a loud check suit and a yellow tie.• I mentioned that the man I had spoken to had an old check suit and a limp.• He clashed striped shirts, check jackets and spotted ties.• Over the back of a chair was slung a black-and-tan check jacket which would look wrong with the blue trousers.check for• She gave the family a check for $2450.From Longman Business Dictionarycheckcheck1 /tʃek/ noun1[countable] American EnglishBANKING the American spelling of CHEQUEAfter a minute, she wrote out the check and placed it on the table. → rubber check2[countable] an examination or investigation of something to see that it is correct, true, or safe and in the condition it should beThe fund is monitored regularly by carrying out a check of all outgoing payments against the register.You can get a free safety check on your gas fire from British Gas.I passed my medical check and was then sent to HQ. → background check → credit check → spot check3keep a check on to watch or examine something regularly to make sure that it is correct, true, or safe and in the condition it should beIt’s important to keep a constant check on cashflow.4[countable, uncountable] something that controls another thing and stops it from happening more or getting worseHigher interest rates act as a check on government spending.5keep/hold something in check to keep something under controlThe bank may have to raise interest rates further to keep inflation in check.6[countable] American English the bill you are given in a restaurant at the end of your meal, showing what you have eaten and the costSYN BrE bill7[countable] American English a mark that you put next to an answer to show it is correct or against an item on a list to show that you have dealt with itSYN BrE tickcheckcheck2 verb1[intransitive, transitive] to find out whether something is correct, true, or safeInsurance arrangements will be included in the pension scheme, but you should check that cover is adequate.Employers have the right to check the criminal record of a potential employee.2[transitive] to stop something bad from happening more or getting worseThey welcomed the Bundesbank’s tighter monetary policy to check inflation and provide for a healthier economic recovery next year.3[transitive]TRAVEL to hand your bags to someone at an airport so that they will be put on the plane you are going to takeWe checked our baggage and went for a meal.4[transitive] American English to make a mark next to an answer or something on a list to show that it is correct or has been dealt withSYNtick BrE → check something ↔ in → check something ↔ off → check out→ See Verb tableOrigin check2 1. (1300-1400) Old French eschec “check in chess”, from Arabic shah, from Persian, “king”2. (1400-1500) checker “chessboard, pattern of squares” ((14-21 centuries)), from Old French eschequier, from eschec

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check¹ S1 W2 /tʃek/ verb
1.  FIND OUT  [intransitive and transitive] to do something in order to find out whether something really is correct, true, or in good condition:
    Check the tiles carefully before you buy them.
    A first rule in solving any mystery is to check the facts.
    Fill in the cash book carefully and always check your calculations.
    check (that)
    Check that all the doors are locked securely.
    check whether/how/who etc
    Let me just check whether the potatoes are cooked.
    They paused to check how the other climbers were getting on.
    check (something) for something
    I checked the typing for errors.
    Turn the tap on and check for leaks.
    check something against/with something (=compare something with something else to see whether they are the same)
    You must check the evidence against other sources and decide if it is reliable.
    Positive test results are double-checked (=looked at twice) to make absolutely sure.
2.  ASK SOMEBODY  [intransitive and transitive] to ask someone whether something is correct, true, or allowed:
    I’m not authorized to give you a refund – I’ll have to check first.
    check (that)
    Make a phone call to check that you’re writing to the right person.
    check whether/how/who etc
    Call the factory to check whether the beds can be delivered today.
    check with
    Check with your doctor before going on a diet.
3.  NOT DO SOMETHING  [transitive] to suddenly stop yourself from saying or doing something because you realize it would be better not to:
    I had to check the urge to laugh out loud.
    check yourself
    He grinned, and then checked himself, not wanting to upset Jack.
4.  STOP SOMETHING  [transitive] to stop something bad from getting worse or continuing to happen:
    The police are failing to take adequate measures to check the growth in crime.
5.  BAGS/CASES ETC  [transitive] American English, check in British English to leave your bags at an official place so they can be put on a plane or a train, or to take someone’s bags in order to do this:
    Any luggage over five kilos must be checked.
6.  MAKE A MARK  [transitive] American English to make a mark (✓ ) next to an answer, something on a list etc to show you have chosen it, that it is correct, or that you have dealt with it
   SYN  tick British English
7. Check especially American English spoken say this when someone mentions each thing on a list, to tell them that you have it or have done it:
    ‘Passport?’ ‘Check.’ ‘Ticket?’ ‘Check’.
     

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   ▪ check to look at something carefully and thoroughly in order to make sure that it is correct, safe, or working properly: I’ll just check the water level in the battery. | The immigration officer checked their passports. | We need to check the building for structural damage.
   ▪ examine to look at something carefully and thoroughly because you want to find out something about it: Experts who examined the painting believe it is genuine. | The police will examine the weapon for fingerprints.
   ▪ inspect to look at something carefully and thoroughly in order to make sure that it is correct, safe, or working properly, especially when it is your job to do this: The building is regularly inspected by a fire-safety officer. | Some insurance people have already been here to inspect the damage caused by the storm.
   ▪ go through something to examine something such as a document or plan from beginning to end, especially in order to check that it is correct: You should go through the contract before you sign. | I’ve finished my essay, but I just need to go through it to check for spelling mistakes.
   ▪ double-check to check something again so that you are completely sure it is correct, safe, or working properly: I double-checked all my calculations and they seemed fine. | Travellers should double-check flight information before setting off today.
   ▪ test to examine or use something in order to find out whether it works or what its qualities are, or in order to check that it is satisfactory: Test your brakes to check they are working correctly. | These products have not been tested on animals.
   ▪ monitor to carefully watch or keep checking someone or something in order to see what happens over a period of time: Doctors monitored her progress during the night. | Observers have been monitoring the situation in Burma closely.
     
check in phrasal verb
  1. if you check in or are checked in at a hotel or airport, you go to the desk and report that you have arrived:
    Check in two hours before the flight.
    check in at
    He checked in at the Europa Hotel.
    check somebody ↔ in
    Airline employees were checking in passengers. ⇨ check-in
  2. check something ↔ in to leave your bags at an official place so they can be put on a plane or a train, or to take someone’s bags in order to do this:
    I said goodbye and went to check in my suitcases.
  3. American English to call someone to tell them that you are safe or where you are:
    He just called to check in and tell them how he was doing.
check something ↔ off phrasal verb
  to write a mark next to something on a list to show that you have chosen it, dealt with it, or made sure that it is correct:
    One by one he checked them off on his register.
check on somebody/something phrasal verb
  1. to make sure that someone or something is safe, is in a satisfactory state, or is doing what they should be doing:
    Honey, can you go upstairs and check on the kids?
    My neighbour comes in once a week to check on things and feed the fish.
  2. to try to find out if something is true or correct:
    He wanted to check on the girl’s story.
check out phrasal verb
  1.  MAKE SURE
  a. check something ↔ out to make sure that something is actually true, correct, or acceptable
   SYN  investigate:
    I made a phone call to check out his address.
    check something ↔ out with
    Check it out with your boss before you do anything.
  b. if information checks out, it is proved to be true, correct, or acceptable:
    His credit record checks out.
  2.  LOOK AT SOMEBODY/SOMETHING check somebody/something ↔ out to look at someone or something because they are interesting or attractive:
    If I hear about a website that sounds interesting, I check it out.
    Hey, check out that car__
  3.  GET INFORMATION check somebody ↔ out informal to get information about someone, especially to find out if they are suitable for something:
    I’ll check them out as potential employers.
  4.  HOTEL to leave a hotel after paying the bill:
    We checked out at noon. ⇨ checkout
  5.  BOOKS check something ↔ out American English to borrow a book from a library:
    The library allows you to check out six books at a time.
check something/somebody ↔ over phrasal verb
  1. to look closely at something to make sure it is correct or acceptable:
    They spent the rest of the morning checking over their equipment.
  2. to examine someone to make sure they are healthy:
    I’d like the doctor to check you over and do a few tests.
check up on somebody/something phrasal verb
  1. to try to find out if someone is doing what they said they would do or what you want them to do:
    Don’t worry; no one is going to check up on you.
  2. to make sure that something is true or correct:
    Dustin called me to check up on some facts.

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check² S1 W3 noun1.  FINDING OUT  [countable] the process of finding out if something is safe, correct, true, or in the condition it should be
    check on
    the need for tighter checks on arms sales
    Conduct regular checks on your water quality.
    run/carry out/make a check
    I decided to run a check on all personnel.
    I keep a careful check on my blood pressure.
    have a check British English:
    Have a check in your bag first and see if it’s there.
    the airport’s routine security checks
    random drug checks
    health/medical/dental etc check (=a test done to make sure you are healthy)
    spot check (=a quick check of one thing among a group of things, that you do without warning)
    a spot check on the accounts
2. keep/hold somebody/something in check keep someone or something under control:
    You must learn to keep your emotions in check.
    attempts to keep global warming in check
    He made an effort to hold himself in check.
3.  A CONTROL ON SOMETHING  [countable usually singular] something that controls something else and stops it from getting worse, continuing to happen etc
    check on
    Higher interest rates will act as a check on public spending.
4. checks and balances a system that makes it possible for some people or parts of an organization to control the others, so that no particular person or part has too much power or influence
5.  PATTERN  [uncountable and countable] a pattern of squares, especially on cloth:
    a shirt with brown and black checks
    check suit/jacket etc (=made with cloth patterned with checks)
    a blue cotton check dress ⇨ checked
6.  FROM YOUR BANK  [countable] the American spelling of cheque
    check for
    a check for $30
    by check
    Can I pay by check?
7.  IN A RESTAURANT  [countable] American English a list that you are given in a restaurant showing what you have eaten and how much you must pay
   SYN  bill British English
8. coat check/hat check American English [countable]
  a. a place in a restaurant, theatre etc where you can leave your coat, bag etc to be guarded
  b. a ticket that you are given so you can claim your things from this place
9.  MARK  [countable] American English a mark that you put next to an answer to show that it is correct or next to something on a list to show that you have dealt with it
   SYN  tick British English
10.  CHESS  [uncountable] the position of the king (=most important piece) in chess where it can be directly attacked by the opponent’s pieces
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ verbs
   ▪ do a check I did a quick check of all the windows, locked the door and left.
   ▪ make a check (=do a check) One of the nurses makes regular checks during the night.
   ▪ run a check (=especially on something that is strange or suspicious) You should run a virus check before downloading from the Internet.
   ▪ carry out/conduct a check formal (=do or run a check) The police carried out a check on the car’s registration number.
   ▪ have a check British English Always have a final check to make sure you’ve got your ticket and passport.
   ▪ give something a check I’d like you to give the car a careful check.
   ▪ keep a check on somebody/something (=check something regularly) Keep a check on your baby’s temperature.
   ▪ go for a medical/dental etc check She advised me to go for a medical check.
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + check
   ▪ a quick check A quick check showed that someone had been in the room.
   ▪ a thorough/careful check An engineer gave the computer a thorough check.
   ▪ a routine check (=happening as a normal part of a process) I went to the doctor for a routine health check.
   ▪ a random check (=done without any definite pattern) Customs officials were carrying out random checks on cars.
   ▪ a regular check It’s vital to keep a regular check on your bank balance.
   ▪ a close check (=a careful one) His teacher was keeping a close check on his progress.
   ▪ a safety/security check The security checks at the airport can take a long time.
   ▪ a health/medical check People over 60 should have regular medical checks.
   ▪ a background check (=to get information about someone’s previous work, education, family etc) The company conducts background checks on security employees.
   ▪ a credit check (=to get information about someone’s financial history) Banks usually do a credit check before they give you a loan.
   ▪ a spot check (=a quick check of one thing in a group done to obtain information) They did a spot check on 160 vehicles to see how many passengers were wearing seat belts.
   ▪ a spell check (=a process in which a computer program tells you if you have spelt words wrong) Have you done a spell check on your essay?
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ bill a piece of paper that tells you how much you must pay: Many families are struggling to pay their bills. | a credit card bill | We got a huge phone bill. | I asked the waiter to bring me the bill.
   ▪ check American English a bill that tells you how much you must pay in a restaurant: Can I have the check, please?
   ▪ invoice a document that lists the goods that a company has sent, or the services they have provided, and tells you how much you must pay. It is often sent from one company to another company: Payment is due ten days after receipt of the invoice.
   ▪ tab informal a bill that is added up at the end of a period of time, especially for food or drinks that you have had in a restaurant or hotel: People staying in the hotel can order food or drinks to be put on their tab.

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cheque S2 British English, check American English /tʃek/ noun [countable]a printed piece of paper that you write an amount of money on, sign, and use instead of money to pay for things
    cheque for
    They sent me a cheque for £100.
    by cheque
    Can I pay by cheque?
    You could write her a cheque.
    cash a cheque (=get cash in exchange for a cheque)
⇨ blank cheque, TRAVELLER’S CHEQUE
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ verbs
   ▪ pay by cheque You can pay by cheque or credit card.
   ▪ write (out) a cheque I had to write a cheque for £360 yesterday.
   ▪ give somebody a cheque Can I give you a cheque, or would you prefer cash?
   ▪ make a cheque out/payable to somebody (=write someone's name on a cheque so it is paid to them) Who shall I make the cheque out to?
   ▪ enclose a cheque (=send it with a letter by post) I wrote to the company enclosing a cheque for £49.99.
   ▪ sign a cheque You've forgotten to sign the cheque.
   ▪ pay in a cheque (=pay a cheque into your bank account) I went to the bank to pay in a couple of cheques.
   ▪ cancel/stop a cheque (=stop a cheque from being paid to someone) Don't forget to phone the bank and cancel that cheque.
   ▪ cash a cheque (=exchange a cheque for the amount of money it is worth) The company had cashed the cheque but not sent the goods.
   ▪ accept a cheque (=take a cheque as a form of payment) We only accept cheques if you have a bank card.
   ▪ draw a cheque formal (=use a cheque to withdraw money from an account) Customers can draw cheques for any amount they like on their accounts.
   ▪ a cheque bounces (=is not paid by a bank because there is not enough money in the account) The cheque bounced because my account was overdrawn.
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + cheque
   ▪ a large cheque (=for a lot of money) Sara was delighted to receive a large cheque in the post.
   ▪ a blank cheque (=signed but without the amount written on it) I wasn't sure how much the tickets would be so I gave her a blank cheque.
   ▪ a post-dated cheque (=with a date on it that is later than the date you write the cheque) She wanted a post-dated cheque for the next three months' rent.
   ▪ a pay cheque (=one that you get for doing your job) My pay cheque arrived at the end of each week.
   ▪ a traveller's cheque (=a type of cheque that you can exchange for money in another country) Are you taking some traveller's cheques on holiday?
■ cheque + NOUN
   ▪ a cheque book (=a book of cheques that your bank gives you to use) When you open a bank account you will be given your own cheque book.
   ▪ a cheque card (=a bank card shown when paying by cheque) Cheques must be accompanied by a valid cheque card.
   ▪ a cheque stub (=the part of a cheque that stays in your cheque book when you have written a cheque) Check your cheque stubs to see when you wrote the cheque.