check

Definitions of check in various dictionaries:

noun - a written order directing a bank to pay money

noun - an appraisal of the state of affairs

noun - the bill in a restaurant

noun - the state of inactivity following an interruption

noun - additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

noun - the act of inspecting or verifying

noun - a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

noun - something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

noun - a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

noun - a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)

noun - the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

noun - obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

noun - (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

verb - examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

verb - make an examination or investigation

verb - be careful or certain to do something

verb - lessen the intensity of

verb - stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution

verb - put a check mark on or near or next to

verb - slow the growth or development of

verb - be verified or confirmed

verb - be compatible, similar or consistent

verb - block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

verb - develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice

verb - consign for shipment on a vehicle

verb - hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping

verb - abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey

verb - stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

verb - mark into squares or draw squares on

verb - decline to initiate betting

verb - hold back, as of a danger or an enemy

verb - place into check

verb - write out a check on a bank account

verb - find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

verb - verify by consulting a source or authority

verb - arrest the motion (of something) abruptly

verb - make cracks or chinks in

verb - become fractured

An action or influence that stops motion or expression; a restraint: Heavy rains were a check on the army’s advance.

The condition of being stopped or held back; restraint: kept my temper in check; holding agricultural pests in check with sprays.

An abrupt stop in forward movement or progress; a halt.

The act or an instance of inspecting or testing, as for accuracy or quality; examination: the careful check of each unit before sale; gave the car an oil check.

A standard for inspecting or evaluating; a test.

A check mark.

A ticket or slip of identification: a baggage check.

A bill at a restaurant or bar.

A chip or counter used in gambling.

Abbr.

A small crack; a chink.

A pattern of small squares, as on a chessboard.

One of the squares of such a pattern.

A fabric patterned with squares: a dress of pale green check.

Abbr.

A move in chess that directly attacks an opponent’s king but does not constitute a checkmate.

The position or condition of a king so attacked.

The act of blocking or impeding an opponent in control of the puck in ice hockey, either with one’s body or one’s stick.

Used to declare that a chess opponent’s king is in check.

Used to express agreement or understanding.

To arrest the motion of abruptly; halt: checked the flow by shutting a valve.

To slow the growth of; retard.

To rebuke; rebuff.

To inspect so as to determine accuracy, quality, or other condition; test: checked the brakes and lights for defects; checked out the system to make sure there were no errors in the software.

To verify by consulting a source or authority: checked her facts before speaking; check a spelling in the dictionary.

To put a check mark on or next to: checked off each item on the shopping list.

To deposit for temporary safekeeping: checked his coat at the door.

To consign (luggage, for example) for shipment on a transportation vehicle: checked her bags and boarded the plane.

To make cracks or chinks in: Sunlight dried and checked the paint.

To move in chess so as to put (an opponent’s king) under direct attack.

To block or impede (an opposing player with the puck) in ice hockey by using one’s body or one’s stick.

To come to an abrupt halt; stop.

To agree point for point; correspond: The fingerprints checked with the ones on file.

To be verified or confirmed; pass inspection: The suspect’s story checked out.

To make an examination or investigation; inquire: phoned to check on the departure time; checked into the rumor.

To write a check on a bank account.

To undergo cracking in a pattern of checks, as paint does.

To place a chess opponent’s king in check.

To pause to relocate a scent.

To abandon the proper game and follow baser prey.

To block or impede an opposing player carrying the puck in ice hockey.

To settle one’s bill and leave a hotel or other place of lodging.

To withdraw (an item) after recording the withdrawal: check out books.

To record and total up the prices of and receive payment for (items being purchased) at a retail store: The cashier checked out and bagged my order.

verb - to look carefully at or over