substantiv
the act of inspecting or verifying"they made a check of their equipment"
"the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"
"the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"
substantiv
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent''s kingsubstantiv
obstructing an opponent in ice hockeysubstantiv
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
substantiv
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)"she wore a skirt with checks"
substantiv
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of somethingsubstantiv
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progresssubstantiv
an appraisal of the state of affairs"they made an assay of the contents"
"a check on its dependability under stress"
"a check on its dependability under stress"
substantiv
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct"fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"
substantiv
the bill in a restaurant"he asked the waiter for the check"
substantiv
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"
substantiv
a written order directing a bank to pay money"he paid all his bills by check"
substantiv
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"
"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"
verb
become fracturedbreak or crack on the surface only
"The glass cracked when it was heated"
verb
make cracks or chinks in"The heat checked the paint"
verb
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly"He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve"
verb
slow the growth or development of"The brain damage will retard the child''s language development"
verb
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition"check the brakes"
"Check out the engine"
"Check out the engine"
verb
put a check mark on or next to"Please check each name on the list"
"tick off the items"
"tick off the items"
verb
be careful or certain to do somethingmake certain of something
"He verified that the valves were closed"
"See that the curtains are closed"
"control the quality of the product"
"See that the curtains are closed"
"control the quality of the product"
verb
verify by consulting a source or authority"check the spelling of this word"
"check your facts"
"check your facts"
verb
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"
"See whether it works"
"find out if he speaks Russian"
"Check whether the train leaves on time"
verb
write out a check on a bank accountverb
place into check"He checked my kings"
verb
hold back, as of a danger or an enemycheck the expansion or influence of
"Arrest the downward trend"
"Check the growth of communism in Sout East Asia"
"Contain the rebel movement"
"Turn back the tide of communism"
"Check the growth of communism in Sout East Asia"
"Contain the rebel movement"
"Turn back the tide of communism"
verb
decline to initiate bettingverb
mark into squares or draw squares ondraw crossed lines on
verb
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution"She checked for an instant and missed a step"
verb
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost"The dog checked"
verb
abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falconsverb
hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping"Check your coat at the door"
verb
consign for shipment on a vehicle"check your luggage before boarding"
verb
lessen the intensity oftemper
hold in restraint
hold or keep within limits
"moderate your alcohol intake"
"hold your tongue"
"hold your temper"
"control your anger"
"hold your tongue"
"hold your temper"
"control your anger"
verb
make an examination or investigation"check into the rumor"
"check the time of the class"
"check the time of the class"
verb
train by instruction and practiceespecially to teach self-control
"Parents must discipline their children"
"Is this dog trained?"
"Is this dog trained?"
verb
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockeyverb
be compatible, similar or consistentcoincide 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"
"The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"
"The suspect''s fingerprints don''t match those on the gun"
verb
be verified or confirmedpass inspection
"These stories don''t check!"
Antonime:
(verb) disaccord, disagree, discord
Sinonime:
(substantiv) arrest, assay, balk, baulk, bridle, cheque, chip, chit, confirmation, curb, deterrent, halt, handicap, hindrance, hitch, impediment, stay, stop, stoppage, substantiation, tab, tick, verification
(verb) agree, ascertain, assure, break, chink, condition, contain, control, correspond, crack, delay, determine, discipline, ensure, fit, gibe, hold, insure, learn, mark, match, moderate, retard, see, tally, train, watch