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Something that hinders progress or movement
“Has natural photography really put a check on our airbrushed ideals of beauty?”
Plural for an examination to test or ascertain the quality or accuracy of something
“A check has revealed a significant projected overspend over the next two years.”
Plural for the bill in a restaurant
“We gasped when the check arrived as we did not anticipate that the meal would cost so much.”
Plural for a ticket or coupon entitling the holder to something
“He threw down the brass check for his coat and hat.”
Plural for the ending of an activity
“A check in operations was forced due to the power outage.”
Plural for an irregular, usually narrow, break in a surface created by pressure
“The array of fine checks on the surface indicates that the painting is rather old.”
(US) Plural for an order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity
“I wrote a check for the amount charged.”
Plural for a mark used as an indicator
“The check on the form will indicate that you agree to our terms and conditions.”
To examine, investigate, or make an inquiry into
“A hydrologist would visit the island to check the volume and quality of water in the caves.”
To verify or establish to one's satisfaction
“William, could you check if Harry and Meghan will be joining us for dinner?”
To slow the growth or progress of, or to keep under control
“Ensure that you apply constant pressure to your wound to check the bleeding.”
To bring (a movement) to a halt or stop
“He did everything possible to correct and check the skidding when it occurred.”
To bring to an end
“It is done in such a manner that will, I trust, permanently check any raids of the invader upon tribes that depend on our friendship.”
To be consistent or in agreement with
“Jessie's story of what happened just didn't check with footage from surveillance cameras.”
To mark items on a list
“Check the items on the list that interest you.”
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