checked (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /tʃɛkt/
Definition
Examined to make sure something is correct, safe, or satisfactory, or to find out if there is any problem.
Examples
I need to get my car's brakes checked before our road trip.
The nurse checked my temperature and asked how I was feeling.
Please have your luggage checked by security before boarding.
How to Use checked
- check in (phrasal verb)
- To register your arrival at a hotel, airport, or event. — "We checked in at the airport two hours before our flight."
- check out (phrasal verb)
- To pay your bill and leave a hotel; to examine something to see if it is good or true. — "I need to check out this new restaurant everyone is talking about."
- check up on (phrasal verb)
- To make sure that someone or something is safe, well, or doing what they should be doing. — "Could you check up on my plants while I'm away?"
- check for (prepositional phrase)
- To examine something to see if something is present or if there is a problem. — "The mechanic checked for leaks in the engine."
- check on (prepositional phrase)
- To examine someone or something to see if they are safe or well. — "I'm going to check on the baby to see if she's asleep."
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