check

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to stop something from increasing or getting worse.

v. to restrain or control the progress or intensity of something.

日本語:抑える※

“The government is trying to check the rise in food prices.”

“The new regulations were designed to check the expansion of monopolies within the telecommunications sector.”

B1 · Intermediate American English

v. to leave your bags or coat in a special place while you are at a hotel or airport.

v. to deposit items for temporary storage or transport in a designated area.

“We checked our suitcases at the hotel desk so we could go sightseeing.”

“Passengers are advised to check their heavy luggage at the counter at least two hours before the scheduled departure.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. an act of looking at something to make sure it is right.

n. an act of testing or examining something to verify its condition or accuracy.

“The pilot did a final safety check before the plane took off.”

“A routine background check is mandatory for all candidates applying for high-security positions within the firm.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Cooking American English

n. the piece of paper that tells you how much you must pay for a meal.

n. a written statement of the amount due for goods or services, specifically in a dining context.

“After we finished our coffee, we asked the waiter for the check.”

“The host discreetly settled the check before the guests had finished their dessert to avoid any awkwardness over payment.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a pattern of squares in different colours.

n. a pattern consisting of alternating squares of different colours or textures.

“He wore a shirt with a blue and white check pattern.”

“The interior designer recommended a subtle grey check for the upholstery to complement the minimalist aesthetic of the room.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun American English

n. a printed form you sign to pay for something with money from your bank.

n. a written order to a bank to pay a stated sum from the drawer's account.

“I wrote a check for the rent and mailed it to the landlord.”

“The company issued a refund check to the customer after the billing error was discovered by the accounting department.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Sports

n. a move in chess that attacks the opponent's king.

n. a position in chess where the king is under direct attack but can potentially escape.

“He put my king in check, so I had to move it to a safe square.”

“The grandmaster delivered a surprising check with his knight, forcing his opponent into a defensive posture for the remainder of the game.”

B1 · Intermediate Informal

interj. a word you say to show that something is finished or correct.

interj. an exclamation used to indicate that a task is completed or a requirement has been met.

“Passport? Check. Tickets? Check. We are ready to go.”

“The team leader went through the pre-launch list: 'Fuel levels? Check. Navigation systems? Check.'”