{"id":5705,"date":"2025-05-20T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/?p=5705"},"modified":"2025-05-19T03:59:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T03:59:13","slug":"phrasal-verbs-check","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-check\/","title":{"rendered":"Explaining Phrasal Verbs with \"Check\""},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Phrasal_Verbs_with_%E2%80%9CCheck%E2%80%9D\" >Phrasal Verbs with &#8220;Check&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Check_in\" >Check in<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Check_out\" >Check out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Check_off\" >Check off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Check_over\" >Check over<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Check_up_on\" >Check up on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Check_on\" >Check on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Check_back\" >Check back<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Other_Expressions_with_%E2%80%9CCheck%E2%80%9D\" >Other Expressions with &#8220;Check&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Checkmate\" >Checkmate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Checks_and_balances\" >Checks and balances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Check_baggage\" >Check baggage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Our examination of phrasal verbs continues, this time with a focus on meanings that result from adding words to \"check.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will probably know that the basic verb means \"to look and make sure that something is present or correct.\" This idea carries over into many of the entries below. Let's take a closer look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phrasal_Verbs_with_%E2%80%9CCheck%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Phrasal Verbs with &#8220;Check&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050444\/phrasal_verbs_check_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A couple checking in at a hotel front desk\" class=\"wp-image-6971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050444\/phrasal_verbs_check_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050444\/phrasal_verbs_check_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050444\/phrasal_verbs_check_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050444\/phrasal_verbs_check_1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050444\/phrasal_verbs_check_1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_in\"><\/span><strong>Check in<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: to confirm that you are present and ready for an event or activity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Please go to gate 36 to <strong>check in<\/strong> for your flight.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be used as a modifier, as in \"check-in counter.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Staff members at the <strong>check-in counter<\/strong> can help you with any questions you may have.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_out\"><\/span><strong>Check out<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: to officially finish some kind of business or activity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike \"check in,\" this isn't used for flights, but it is common in hotels and when shopping, both online and in physical stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We have to <strong>check out <\/strong>of our hotel room by 10 a.m.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you're ready to <strong>check out<\/strong>, the cash registers are near the entrance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be used as a modifier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The <strong>checkout<\/strong> desk is located on the second floor.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, \"check out\" is an informal way to say \"look at ~.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Check out <\/strong>this painting I just completed. I'm pretty proud of it!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, it can refer to exploring or investigating something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>They went to <strong>check out<\/strong> the strange sounds coming from the basement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_off\"><\/span><strong>Check off<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050526\/phrasal_verbs_check_2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman checking off items on her to-do list\" class=\"wp-image-6972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050526\/phrasal_verbs_check_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050526\/phrasal_verbs_check_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050526\/phrasal_verbs_check_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050526\/phrasal_verbs_check_2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050526\/phrasal_verbs_check_2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: to make a mark next to an item on a list to indicate that it's done\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We use this expression even if the list is only in our heads and not written down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I'm almost done; I only have one more item on my list to <strong>check off<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_over\"><\/span><strong>Check over<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: to review something carefully\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Could you check over my email before I send it to the client?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>My son asked me to <strong>check over<\/strong> his homework before leaving for school.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_up_on\"><\/span><strong>Check up on<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: to look to make sure that someone is safe and healthy, either physically or mentally<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We went to the hospital to <strong>check up<\/strong> <strong>on<\/strong> Jeff after his surgery.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The related form, \"checkup,\" is a noun. It's used specifically for visits to doctors, dentists and other medical professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I have an appointment for a medical <strong>checkup<\/strong> this afternoon.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>How long has it been since your last <strong>checkup<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_on\"><\/span><strong>Check on<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: to look to make sure that things are in a good state<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though almost the same as \"check up on,\" this phrasal verb is more general and less focused on health and well-being. In other words, unlike \"check up on,\" there is no specific reason to be worried or concerned about anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I'm going to go <strong>check on<\/strong> the baby.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be used to talk about non-living things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Can you <strong>check on<\/strong> the turkey in the oven to make sure it still looks good?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The boss is coming today to <strong>check on<\/strong> the project's status.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_back\"><\/span><strong>Check back<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple explanation: to call or contact someone again<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>He doesn't have the information now, so I'll <strong>check back<\/strong> with him next week.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>She's not here now, but please <strong>check back<\/strong> in about an hour.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Expressions_with_%E2%80%9CCheck%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Other Expressions with &#8220;Check&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050552\/phrasal_verbs_check_3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A confident boy playing chess and smiling at his opponent\" class=\"wp-image-6973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050552\/phrasal_verbs_check_3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050552\/phrasal_verbs_check_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050552\/phrasal_verbs_check_3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050552\/phrasal_verbs_check_3-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/13050552\/phrasal_verbs_check_3-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checkmate\"><\/span><strong>Checkmate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In chess, a player says \"Checkmate\" when they can capture their opponent's king piece, which will end the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In daily conversation, it's used casually to announce a victory over someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You may have won the baking contest last year, but now I have the better pound cake recipe. <strong>Checkmate<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checks_and_balances\"><\/span><strong>Checks and balances<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This refers to a system of rules that prevents one person or group from having too much power or control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Our organization is built on a system of <strong>checks and balances<\/strong> to make sure everything is fair.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_baggage\"><\/span><strong>Check baggage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your students are frequent fliers, they'll likely know this expression, which means giving bags to an airline employee before a flight, who make sure they're loaded onto our plane.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/22141635\/avatar_14.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">Do you have any baggage to <strong>check<\/strong>?<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/22141639\/avatar_15.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">No, I'm only traveling with my backpack.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That does it for this look at phrasal verbs. Whether removing items from a list or leaving a hotel room, \"check\" is another great example of how far we can stretch words by making small additions to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don't forget to <em>check out <\/em>a similar article on the many ways to use \"<a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/explaining-phrasal-verbs-with-look\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">look<\/a>\" that students should definitely know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our examination of phrasal verbs continues, this time with a focus on meanings that result from adding words to \"check.\" Students will probably know that the basic verb means \"to look and make sure that...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":432,"featured_media":6970,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"unified_meta_tagline_field":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[83],"class_list":["post-5705","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vocab-expressions","tag-phrasal-verbs"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Explaining Phrasal Verbs with &quot;Check&quot; | Engoo Tutor&#039;s Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Adding different words to &quot;check&quot; will help students talk about a wide variety of actions and situations. 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