check (adj.)

1.patterned with alternating squares of color

check (n.)

1.exhibiting restraint imposed on the self"an effective temperateness in debate"

2.the act of inspecting or verifying"they made a check of their equipment" "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"

3.(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

4.obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

5.the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"

6.a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)"she wore a skirt with checks"

7.a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

8.something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

9.an appraisal of the state of affairs"they made an assay of the contents" "a check on its dependability under stress"

10.additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct"fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"

11.a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc."as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name"

12.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"

13.(American)a check containing certification that the person who issued the check has sufficient funds on deposit to cover payment

14.(American)a check given by the British government to someone who is unemployed; it can be cashed either at a bank or at the post office

15.(American)the bill in a restaurant"he asked the waiter for the check"

16.(American)a written order directing a bank to pay money"he paid all his bills by check"

check (v. trans.)

1.hold back

2.settle conclusively; come to terms"We finally settled the argument"

3.look over carefully"Please inspect your father's will carefully"

4.become fractured; break or crack on the surface only"The glass cracked when it was heated"

5.make cracks or chinks in"The heat checked the paint"

6.arrest the motion (of something) abruptly"He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve"

7.slow the growth or development of"The brain damage will retard the child's language development"

8.examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition"check the brakes" "Check out the engine"

9.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"

10.verify by consulting a source or authority"check the spelling of this word" "check your facts"

11.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"

12.write out a check on a bank account

13.place into check"He checked my kings"

14.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"

15.decline to initiate betting

16.mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

17.stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution"She checked for an instant and missed a step"

18.stop in a chase especially when scent is lost"The dog checked"

19.abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey

20.hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping"Check your coat at the door"

21.consign for shipment on a vehicle"check your luggage before boarding"

22.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"

23.make an examination or investigation"check into the rumor" "check the time of the class"

24.develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control"Parents must discipline their children" "Is this dog trained?"

25.block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

26.be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics"The two stories don't agree in many details" "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check" "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"

27.be verified or confirmed; pass inspection"These stories don't check!"

28.(American)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"

check (v.)

1.stop from happening or developing"Block his election" "Halt the process"