check

Sense 1 noun

a written order directing a bank to pay money

he paid all his bills by check

Sense 2 verb

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

check the brakes

Sense 3 noun

an appraisal of the state of affairs

they made an assay of the contents

Sense 4 verb

make an examination or investigation

check into the rumor

Sense 5 noun

the bill in a restaurant

he asked the waiter for the check

Sense 6 verb

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

He verified that the valves were closed

Sense 7 noun

the state of inactivity following an interruption

the negotiations were in arrest

Sense 8 verb

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

moderate your alcohol intake

Sense 9 noun

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

fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory

Sense 10 verb

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

She checked for an instant and missed a step

Sense 11 noun

the act of inspecting or verifying

they made a check of their equipment

Sense 12 verb

put a check mark on or near or next to

Please check each name on the list

Sense 13 noun

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

Sense 14 verb

slow the growth or development of

The brain damage will retard the child's language development

Sense 15 noun

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Sense 16 verb

be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

These stories don't check!

Sense 17 noun

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

Sense 18 verb

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

The two stories don't agree in many details

Sense 19 noun

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

she wore a skirt with checks

Sense 20 verb

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

Sense 21 noun

the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper

Sense 22 verb

develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

Parents must discipline their children

Sense 23 noun

obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

Sense 24 verb

consign for shipment on a vehicle

check your luggage before boarding

Sense 25 noun

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

Sense 26 verb

hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping

Check your coat at the door

Sense 27 verb

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

Sense 28 verb

stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

The dog checked

Sense 29 verb

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

Sense 30 verb

decline to initiate betting

Sense 31 verb

hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

Arrest the downward trend

Sense 32 verb

place into check

He checked my kings

Sense 33 verb

write out a check on a bank account

Sense 34 verb

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

I want to see whether she speaks French

Sense 35 verb

verify by consulting a source or authority

check the spelling of this word

Sense 36 verb

arrest the motion (of something) abruptly

He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve

Sense 37 verb

make cracks or chinks in

The heat checked the paint

Sense 38 verb

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

The glass cracked when it was heated