チェック | ケンブリッジ英語辞典の定義

CHECK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary Meaning of check in English check verb us Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / tʃek / uk Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / tʃek / check verb ( EXAMINE ) Add to word list Add to word list A2 [ I or T ] to make certain that something or someone is correct , safe , or suitable by examining it, him, or her quickly : You should always check your oil , water , and tires before taking your car on a long trip . check something for something Customs stopped us and checked (= searched ) our bags for alcohol and cigarettes . After I'd finished the test , I checked my answers for mistakes . check for The doctor may do blood tests to check for parasites . check on The doctor will call next week to check on your progress . I check on (= visit ) our elderly neighbor every few days to make sure that he's all right . [ + (that) ] I always check (that) I've shut the windows before I leave the house . See also crosscheck verb (INFORMATION) double-check Synonyms check something out (EXAMINE, LOOK AT) informal examine (LOOK AT CAREFULLY) inspect peruse formal scan (LOOK) study (EXAMINE) survey (LOOK AT) formal B1 [ I or T ] to find out about something: [ + question word ] I called them yesterday to check wh en they were arriving . [ + to infinitive ] If you're near the garage , could you check to see (= ask ) if the car's ready ? check with If you're unsure of your legal rights , I would check with (= ask ) a lawyer . It's a good idea to check the flight departure time before you leave for the airport . I'd like to check my bank balance , please . Patricia has checked the reports and can vouch for the accuracy of the information . You should have your teeth checked by a dentist at least twice a year . Remember to go over your paper , checking for grammar and spelling mistakes , before you hand it in to me. Testing, checking and experimenting alchemical alchemically artifact as an experiment assay experimental experimentally experimentation experimentation with something experimenter positive vetting pre-experiment pre-screening preclinical put out feelers idiom trial balloon trial run tried try something on for size idiom try something out phrasal verb See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Questioning people & asking questions in general check verb ( STOP ) [ T ] to stop someone from doing or saying something, or to prevent something from increasing or continuing : They have begun to vaccinate children in an attempt to check the spread of the disease . to prevent something from happening prevent Vaccination will prevent the spread of the disease. avoid Label the boxes to avoid confusion. stop This should stop any further trouble. avert We had to act quickly to avert disaster. prohibit Behavioral problems in the classroom prohibit learning. check Children are being vaccinated in an attempt to check the spread of the disease. See more results » Preventing and impeding anti-drug anti-jamming avoid avoidable avoidably fireproof flameproof guard against something phrasal verb hamper hang have someone/something hanging round your neck idiom head off phrasal verb pinch point pre-emption preclude preclusion preclusive scuttle smother suffocate See more results » check verb ( LEAVE ) [ T ] mainly US ( UK usually check in ) to give your bags to airport employees to be put on a plane for you, rather than carrying them on and off the plane yourself: I got my boarding pass and checked my suitcase . checked bag The law required that every checked bag be screened for explosives . checked baggage Most airlines charge extra for checked baggage . checked luggage A stroller should not count as checked luggage . [ T ] mainly US to leave something with someone at a particular place , so that they can take care of it for a short time : It was hot so we checked our coats before going round the gallery . Arrivals and departures admittance advent approach arr. arrival bourne connection departure for somewhere descent destination entrance entry eta gain admittance going invasion misconnect misconnection new arrival on arrival See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Placing and positioning an object check verb ( AGREE ) [ I ] mainly US If information checks, it agrees with other information : check with Her statement checks with most of the eye-witness reports . Accepting & agreeing accept someone’s invitation accepting accommodation accreditation agree to something phrasal verb arrive conclusion daresay formal grumble internalize occupy the middle ground on the nod idiom out of alignment peace accord pounce pounce on something phrasal verb seal strike a chord idiom take/pick up the gauntlet idiom See more results » check verb ( MARK ) A1 [ I or T ] mainly US ( UK usually tick ) to mark something with a check: Check the box next to your name and click OK. Specific signs and symbols argent badge blue badge Britannia caduceus check something off phrasal verb dot Greek cross L-plate Maltese cross Mayday merit badge Morse code patch pipe registered trademark semaphore triskelion vert X, x See more results » check verb ( CHESS ) [ T ] games specialized in the game of chess , to put the other player's king under direct attack , so that he or she is forced to defend against the attack in the next move Board games backgammon bishop blitz board game castle Chutes and Ladders counterplay defense draught endgame forfeit gambit move pawn pin queen queenside re-roll resign square See more results » check verb ( SPORTS ) [ T ] sports specialized in some sports such as hockey , to hit or push another player in order to try to make that player lose the ball or puck : He checked Stevens into the boards and stole the puck . If you check a player too hard, you might injure that person or get penalized for it. General terms used in ball sports aggregate score assist attacking back pass backhanded bend hat trick in bounds idiom inbounds pass indirect free kick interception juggle loft penalty pitch split the defense idiom spot kick square ball stiff-arm swat See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Hockey Phrasal verbs check in check in/check into something check something in check something off check out check someone out check something out check up on someone check noun us Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / tʃek / uk Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / tʃek / check noun ( EXAMINATION ) B1 [ C ] an examination of something in order to make certain that it is correct or the way it should be: give something a check The soldiers gave their equipment a final check before setting off. have a check UK "I can't find my keys ." "Have another check in/through your jacket pockets ." run a check The pilot runs a few checks before taking off. check on I'll just run a check on (= find information about) that name for you in the computer . keep a check on It's my job to keep a check on stock levels . security check Security checks have become really strict at the airport . spot check The police are carrying out spot checks on (= quick examinations of a limited number of) drivers over the Christmas period to test for alcohol levels . See also background check We make a fortnightly check on supplies . They carried out the pre-flight checks. I made one last check that we had not forgotten anything. UKCan you have a check in the kitchen to see if my keys are in there? Testing, checking and experimenting alchemical alchemically artifact as an experiment assay experimental experimentally experimentation experimentation with something experimenter positive vetting pre-experiment pre-screening preclinical put out feelers idiom trial balloon trial run tried try something on for size idiom try something out phrasal verb See more results » check noun ( MONEY ) A2 [ C ] US ( UK cheque ) a printed form , used instead of money , to make payments from your bank account : write a check I wrote him a check for $50. by check I don't have any cash on me, so could I pay by check? Who should I make out this check to? (= Whose name should I write on it?) Please make your checks payable to Toystore Inc. (= write this name on them) . Payment methods anti-kickback ATM card automatic withdrawal bad check baksheesh banknote draft gratuity hush money kickback liquidity lockbox loonie microtransaction milled ready money rubber sweetener tail wave and pay See more results » check noun ( PATTERN ) [ C or U ] a pattern of squares in two or more colors : a shirt with a pattern of blue and yellow checks I chose the red and white check. She covered the bed in a blue and white check blanket . a gray check suit detshana/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images /GettyImages Patterns and shapes ammoglyph amorphous amorphously amphitheatrical amphitheatrically fish bone fishhook flecked flecked with something formless saccular sacculated sacculation sagittal saltire V-shaped vee wavery wavily weave See more results » check noun ( RESTAURANT ) A2 [ C ] US a bill in a restaurant , etc.: Can I have the check, please ? Bills & invoices billing bond charge charging chit claim form counterfoil mischarge non-tariff barrier overbill passbook pro forma tab ticket ticketless till roll toll tolled unbilled water bill See more results » check noun ( LIMIT ) hold/keep something in check to limit something: We need to find ways of keeping our expenditure in check. See more checks and balances rules intended to prevent one person or group from having too much power within an organization : A system of checks and balances exists to ensure that our government is truly democratic . See more Synonyms constraint control (POWER) curb (CONTROL) curtailment limit limitation rein restraint restriction check noun ( MARK ) A2 [ C ] mainly US ( UK usually tick ) a mark (✓) that shows that something is correct or has been done: P