verb

 

examine to examine something in order to make sure that it is correct or the way it should be

I went to check that I'd locked the door.

 

find out to find out about something

I'll check whether Peter knows about the party.

 

ask to ask someone for permission to do something

I'd like to stay overnight, but I need to check with my parents.

 

stop to stop something bad from increasing or continuing

The government needs to find a way to check rising inflation.

 

mark to put a mark by an answer to show that it is correct, or by an item on a list to show that you have dealt with it

 

leave to leave your coat, bags, or other possessions temporarily in someone's care

Passengers on this flight will be allowed one carry-on bag, and will have to check any additional bags.

 

noun

 

examination an examination of something in order to make sure that it is correct or the way it should be

 

bank cheque (= a piece of paper printed by a bank that you use to pay for things)

 

restaurant a list that you are given in a restaurant showing how much your meal costs

 

mark a mark that shows that an answer is correct, or that you have dealt with something on a list

 

pattern a pattern of squares of different colours