a written order directing a bank to pay money; he paid all his bills by check
[ Syn: bank check , cheque ]
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; his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
an appraisal of the state of affairs; they made an assay of the contents; a check on its dependability under stress
[ Syn: assay ]
the bill in a restaurant; he asked the waiter for the check
the state of inactivity following an interruption; the negotiations were in arrest; held them in check; during the halt he got some lunch; the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow; he spent the entire stop in his seat
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory
[ Syn: confirmation , verification , substantiation ]
the act of inspecting or verifying; they made a check of their equipment; the pilot ran through the check-out procedure
[ Syn: checkout , check-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 students name
[ Syn: check mark , tick ]
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
[ Syn: hindrance , hinderance , deterrent , impediment , balk , baulk , handicap ]
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
[ Syn: chip ]
check (n.)
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; check the brakes; Check out the engine
[ Syn: check up on , look into , check out , suss out , check over , go over , check into ]
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
develop (childrens) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; Parents must discipline their children; Is this dog trained?
[ Syn: discipline , train , condition ]
consign for shipment on a vehicle; check your luggage before boarding'
hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping; Check your coat at the door'
abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost; The dog checked'
mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
decline to initiate betting
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of; Arrest the downward trend; Check the growth of communism in South East Asia; Contain the rebel movement; Turn back the tide of communism
place into check; He checked my kings'
make an examination or investigation; check into the rumor; check the time of the class'
write out a check on a bank account
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; I want to see whether she speaks French; See whether it works; find out if he speaks Russian; Check whether the train leaves on time
[ Syn: determine , find out , see , ascertain , watch , learn ]
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
[ Syn: chink ]
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only; The glass cracked when it was heated
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; He verified that the valves were closed; See that the curtains are closed; control the quality of the product
[ Syn: see , insure , see to it , ensure , control , ascertain , assure ]
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue; hold your temper; control your anger
[ Syn: control , hold in , hold , contain , curb , moderate ]
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; tick off the items; mark off the units
slow the growth or development of; The brain damage will retard the childs language development
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection; These stories dont check!
[ Syn: check out ]
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; The two stories dont agree in many details; The handwriting checks with the signature on the check; The suspects fingerprints dont match those on the gun
[ Syn: match , fit , correspond , jibe , gibe , tally , agree ]