check

check

• n.
  • a written order directing a bank to pay money

    "he paid all his bills by check"

    同义词：bank checkcheque

  • an appraisal of the state of affairs

    "a check on its dependability under stress"

    同义词：assay

  • the bill in a restaurant

    "he asked the waiter for the check"

    同义词：chittab

  • the state of inactivity following an interruption

    "held them in check"

    同义词：arresthalthitchstaystopstoppage

  • additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

    同义词：confirmationverificationsubstantiation

  • the act of inspecting or verifying

    "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"

    同义词：checkoutcheck-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"

    同义词：check marktick

  • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

    同义词：hindrancehinderancedeterrentimpedimentbalkbaulkhandicap

  • a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

    同义词：chip

  • 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

    同义词：bridlecurb

  • obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
  • (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
• v.
  • examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

    "check the brakes"

    同义词：check up onlook intocheck outsuss outcheck overgo overcheck into

  • 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

    同义词：seeinsuresee to itensurecontrolascertainassure

  • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

    同义词：controlhold inholdcontaincurbmoderate

  • 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"

    同义词：check offmarkmark offtick offtick

  • slow the growth or development of

    同义词：retarddelay

  • be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

    "These stories don't check!"

    同义词：check out

  • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

    "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"

    同义词：matchfitcorrespondjibegibetallyagree

  • block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
  • train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

    同义词：disciplinetraincondition

  • consign for shipment on a vehicle

    "check your luggage before boarding"

  • hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
  • abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falcons
  • stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

    "The dog checked"

  • mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

    同义词：checkerchequer

  • decline to initiate betting
  • hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

    同义词：turn backarreststopcontainhold back

  • 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

    同义词：determinefind outseeascertainwatchlearn

  • 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"

    同义词：chink

  • become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

    同义词：crackbreak