
a test or inspection, such as to find out quality or performance: The mechanic ran a check on the engine.a search or examination: a quick check of the company records.a mark, often indicated by (✓), to indicate that something has been noted, etc.: I put a check next to the items that you need to revise.a ticket given for items left in a checkroom, to customers waiting to be served, etc.: I lost my claim check for the luggage.at a restaurant: The waitress wrote out our check. a written order directing a bank to pay money: He wrote her a check for fifty-five dollars. I've got quality watches for sale check them out.

to examine carefully: Hey, check out this car.

Make an inquiry (into): You'll have to check the files for the letter. I checked them off as I went down the list. I checked off the items on the shopping list. to mark so as to indicate choice, completion, etc.: Check the box next to the item you think is right.to inspect or test the condition, safety, etc., of: We had our mechanic check the car for any damage.to prove to be right: Well, everything checks the butler committed the murder.to examine or test the correctness of, such as by comparison: I checked the answers on the exam.Restrain: The pilot checked his speed and landed quickly. to stop the motion of suddenly or with force.
