LEARNit Dictionary

check

verb
A1
1
A1
to examine something to see if it is correct, safe or acceptable
بررسی کردن, کنترل کردن, چک کردن, بازبینی کردن, بازرسی کردن
see also fact-check
2
A1
to look at something or ask somebody to find out if something/somebody is present, correct or true or if something is how you think it is
بررسی کردن, چک کردن, کنترل کردن
We'll check back in a couple of hours.
We were interrupted by a waiter checking to see if everything was OK.
‘Is Mary in the office?’ ‘Just a moment. I'll go and check.’
Hang on—I just need to check my email.
She's constantly checking her phone—it drives me mad.
Check our website for details.
Go and check (that) I’ve locked the windows.
Check with your doctor before beginning any exercise programme.
She glanced around to check whether anyone was watching.
You'd better check with Jane what time she's expecting us tonight.
The data is then checked against a database of criminals.
see also cross-check, double-check
3
A2
to put a mark (✓) next to an item on a list, an answer, etc.
علامت زدن
Check the box next to the right answer.
To take advantage of this extra bonus offer, simply check the box on your order form.
4
to control something; to stop something from increasing or getting worse
کنترل کردن, مهار کردن, متوقف کردن
The government is determined to check the growth of public spending.
She tied some strips of cloth around the wound to check the bleeding.
The active ingredient checks the growth of bacteria.
5
to stop yourself from saying or doing something or from showing a particular emotion
مهار کردن, بازداشتن, کنترل کردن, خودداری کردن, سرکوب کردن
to check your anger/laughter/tears
She made no effort to check her tears and just let them run down her face.
She wanted to tell him the whole truth but she checked herself—it wasn't the right moment.
6
to leave coats, bags, etc. in an official place (called a checkroom) while you are visiting a club, restaurant, etc.
سپردن, تحویل دادن
Do you want to check your coats?
7
to leave bags or cases with an official so that they can be put on a plane or train
تحویل دادن, سپردن
How many bags are you checking?
noun
A2
1
A2
an act of making sure that something is safe, correct or in good condition by examining it
بازرسی, بررسی, کنترل, وارسی
see also cross-check, double-check, fact-check, health check, reality check, spot check
2
A2
an investigation to find out more information about somebody/something
بررسی, بازرسی, کندوکاو
The agency insisted all the necessary background checks had been carried out.
Security checks were causing long delays at border crossings.
The police ran a check on the registration number of the car.
Was any check made on Mr Morris when he applied for the post?
We're running a police check on all applicants for the job.
3
A2
a mark (✓) put next to a sum or an item on a list, usually to show that it has been checked or done or is correct
علامت تأیید, تیک, نشان تأیید
The teacher put a check next to his name.
If there are no checks in the boxes, you have successfully unsubscribed.
Place a check beside each characteristic that you feel that you possess.
compare cross, X
4
A2
a piece of paper that shows how much you have to pay for the food and drinks that you have had in a restaurant
صورت‌حساب
Can I have the check, please?
Tess asked for the check and handed the waiter a credit card.
I paid the check for the dinner.
5
a printed form that you can write on and sign as a way of paying for something instead of using money
چک, چک بانکی
see also cashier's check, personal check
6
something that delays the progress of something else or stops it from getting worse
مانع, مهار, بازدارنده, محدودیت
A cold spring will provide a natural check on the number of insects.
the most fundamental check to the power of the British monarchy
see also body check
7
rules that are designed to control the amount of power, especially political power, that one person or group has
کنترل, محدودیت, توازن قوا, کنترل قدرت
see also checks and balances
8
a pattern of squares, usually of two colours
طرح شطرنجی, شطرنجی, چهارخانه, الگوی چهارخانه
Do you prefer checks or stripes?
a check shirt/suit
a yellow and red check skirt
see also checked
9
a place in a club, restaurant, etc. where you can leave your coat or bag
رخت‌کن, رختکن, جای کت
10
a ticket that you get when you leave your coat, bag, etc. in, for example, a restaurant or theatre
ژتون, رسید
11
a position in which a player’s king (= the most important piece) can be directly attacked by the other player’s pieces
کیش
There, you're in check.
see also checkmate
exclamation
1
used to show that you agree with somebody or that something on a list has been dealt with
باشه, درسته, اوکی