1. to examine or inspect something to verify its condition or accuracy
2. to stop or control the progress of something
3. to mark something as correct or completed

1. an examination or inspection to verify something
2. a written order directing a bank to pay money from an account
3. a bill for food or drinks at a restaurant
Usage: American English

Examples

• Please check your answers before submitting the test.
• The security guard will check your ID at the entrance.
• I need to check my email for important messages.
• The doctor performed a routine check on the patient.
• She wrote a check for the monthly rent payment.
• Can we get the check, please?
• He wore a shirt with a blue and white check pattern.