check

Universal Words verb, noun, exclamation verb examine 1 [VN] ~ sth (for sth) to examine sth to see if it is correct, safe or satisfactory: Check the container for cracks or leaks. * She gave me the minutes of the meeting to read and check. * Check the oil and water before setting off. * Check your work before handing it in. * Customs officers have the right to check all luggage going through customs. make sure 2 ~ (with sb) to find out if sth is correct or true or if sth is how you think it is: [V(that)] Go and check (that) I've locked the windows. * [V] 'Is Mary in the office?' 'Just a moment. I'll go and check.' * [Vwh-] You'd better check with Jane what time she's expecting us tonight. seealsoCROSS-CHECK, DOUBLE-CHECK control 3 [VN] to control sth; to stop sth from increasing or getting worse: The government is determined to check the growth of public spending. * She tied some strips of cloth around the wound to check the bleeding. 4 [VN] to stop yourself from saying or doing sth or from showing a particular emotion: to check your anger / laughter / tears * She wanted to tell him the whole truth but she checked herself-it wasn't the right moment. coats / bags / cases 5 [VN] (AmE) to leave coats, bags, etc. in an official place (called a CHECKROOM) while you are visiting a club, restaurant, etc: Do you want to check your coats? 6 [VN] (AmE) to leave bags or cases with an official so that they can be put on a plane or train: How many bags are you checking? make mark 7 [VN] (AmE) = TICK: Check the box next to the right answer. PHRASALVERBS check in (at...