check

Meanings

• a written order directing a bank to pay money
  • "he paid all his bills by check"
• an appraisal of the state of affairs
  • "a check on its dependability under stress"
• the bill in a restaurant
  • "he asked the waiter for the check"
• the state of inactivity following an interruption
  • "held them in check"
• additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
• the act of inspecting or verifying
  • "they made a check of their equipment"
  • "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"
• 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
• obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
• (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
• examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
  • "check the brakes"
  • "Check out the engine"
• make an examination or investigation
  • "check into the rumor"
  • "check the time of the class"
• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
• 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
• be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
  • "These stories don't check!"
• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
  • "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"
• block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
• develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
• consign for shipment on a vehicle
  • "check your luggage before boarding"
• hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
  • "Check your coat at the door"
• abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
• stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
  • "The dog checked"
• mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
• decline to initiate betting
• hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
  • "Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"
• place into check
  • "He checked my kings"
• write out a check on a bank account
• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
  • "Check whether the train leaves on time"
• verify by consulting a source or authority
  • "check the spelling of this word"
  • "check your facts"
• arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
  • "He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve"
• make cracks or chinks in
  • "The heat checked the paint"
• become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

Synonyms

agree, arrest, ascertain, assay, assure, balk, bank check, baulk, break, bridle, check into, check mark, check off, check out, check over, check up on, check-out procedure, checker, checkout, cheque, chequer, chink, chip, chit, condition, confirmation, contain, control, correspond, crack, curb, delay, determine, deterrent, discipline, ensure, find out, fit, gibe, go over, halt, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, hold, hold back, hold in, impediment, insure, jibe, learn, look into, mark, mark off, match, moderate, retard, see, see to it, stay, stop, stoppage, substantiation, suss out, tab, tally, tick, tick off, train, turn back, verification, watch