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Definizione e significato di "check"in inglese

to check

VERBO

controllare

to keep something bad under control in order to prevent deterioration or to slow down its spread or development

Transitive: to check something undesirable

Esempi

He wrapped a bandage tightly around his sprained ankle to check the swelling.

Ha avvolto una benda stretta attorno alla sua caviglia slogata per controllare il gonfiore.

1.1

trattenersi, controllarsi

to suddenly realize it is better if something is left unsaid or undone

Transitive: to check oneself

Esempi

Tom was about to make a sarcastic comment but checked himself when he noticed his boss in the room.

Tom stava per fare un commento sarcastico ma si è trattenuto quando ha notato il suo capo nella stanza.

1.2

reprimere, controllare

to keep one's reactions or emotions in control

Transitive: to check reactions or emotions

Esempi

She couldn't check her tears from flowing at the funeral.

Non riusciva a trattenere le lacrime al funerale.

controllare

to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

Transitive: to check sth

Intransitive

informazioni grammaticali

composizione morfologica

semplice

verbo d’azione

regolare

presente

check

3ª persona singolare

checks

participio presente

checking

passato semplice

checked

participio passato

checked

Esempi

I'll check the weather forecast to see if it's going to rain tomorrow.

Controllerò le previsioni del tempo per vedere se pioverà domani.

2.1

controllare, verificare

to see if one has any new mail, messages, or notifications

Transitive: to check an inbox

Esempi

I'll check my email to see if there are any important messages.

Controllerò la mia email per vedere se ci sono messaggi importanti.

2.2

verificare, consultare

to talk to someone to get their approval or information about something

Intransitive: to check with sb

Transitive: to check sth with sb

Esempi

He's going to check with his manager before approving the budget

Sta per controllare con il suo manager prima di approvare il budget.

2.3

controllare

to carefully examine something to find problems, mistakes, or make sure that it is satisfactory

Transitive: to check sth

Esempi

Before submitting your essay, make sure to check it for spelling and grammar mistakes.

Prima di consegnare il tuo saggio, assicurati di controllarlo per errori di ortografia e grammatica.

segnare, spuntare

to mark an item or option with a cross, circle, etc. in a form, survey, exam paper, etc.

Transitive: to check an item or option

Esempi

You can check the boxes next to the items you wish to purchase.

Puoi spuntare le caselle accanto agli articoli che desideri acquistare.

depositare, lasciare

to leave one's baggage, coat, etc. in a designated place while visiting a restaurant, bar, etc.

Transitive: to check one's baggage or belongings

Esempi

Let's check our bags at the coat check before heading into the theater.

Lasciamo le nostre borse al guardaroba prima di entrare a teatro.

4.1

registrare

(of passengers) to give one's baggage to the transport company one is traveling with for secure transportation

Transitive: to check one's luggage

Esempi

The airline allows you to check your bags online before arriving at the airport.

La compagnia aerea ti consente di registrare i tuoi bagagli online prima di arrivare in aeroporto.

4.2

registrare, fare il check-in

to collect and label passengers' luggage for transport

Transitive: to check luggage

Esempi

The airline attendant checked my bag and issued my boarding pass at the counter.

L'assistente di volo ha controllato la mia borsa e mi ha rilasciato la carta d'imbarco al bancone.

guardare, controllare

used to make someone become aware of, pay attention to, or focus on something

Transitive: to check sth

Esempi

Hey, check these photos from our trip; they came out great!

Ehi, guarda queste foto del nostro viaggio; sono venute benissimo!

verificare, confermare

to be confirmed as accurate or true, typically used in negative statements

Intransitive

Esempi

His alibi didn't check, so he was considered a suspect in the robbery case.

Il suo alibi non ha retto, quindi è stato considerato un sospetto nel caso di rapina.

dare scacco, mettere in scacco

(in chess) to threaten the opponent's king with capture

Transitive: to check the opponent's king

Esempi

The knight's move checked the king's position.

La mossa del cavallo ha scacco alla posizione del re.

passare, checkare

to pass the action to the next player without making a bet, when there has been no previous bet in the current betting round

Intransitive

Esempi

In poker, if you have a weak hand, you can check instead of betting.

Nel poker, se hai una mano debole, puoi checkare invece di puntare.

controllare, bloccare

(in ice hockey) to use one's body or stick to block or hinder an opponent's progress or play

Transitive: to check an opponent's progress

Esempi

He used his stick to check the opponent's advance and regain possession of the puck.

Ha usato il suo bastone per contrastare l'avanzata dell'avversario e riprendere il possesso del disco.

frenare bruscamente, arrestare

to suddenly slow down or stop, usually because of caution, uncertainty, or fear

Intransitive

Transitive: to check speed of something

Esempi

The driver had to check the car when a deer suddenly appeared on the road.

Il conducente ha dovuto controllare la macchina quando un cervo è apparso improvvisamente sulla strada.

verificare, fare una pausa

(of dogs) to stop momentarily to verify or reacquire a scent during tracking or hunting

Intransitive

Esempi

The bloodhound checked at the crossroads, ensuring it was still on the trail of the escaped convict.

Il segugio si fermò all'incrocio, assicurandosi di essere ancora sulla traccia del fuggitivo.

cambiare preda, deviare l'inseguimento

(of trained hawks) to abandon its original prey and pursue a different target

Intransitive

Esempi

The falconer watched in amazement as his hawk suddenly checked and darted after a different bird.

Il falconiere guardò stupito mentre il suo falco improvvisamente cambiava direzione e si lanciava all'inseguimento di un altro uccello.

allentare temporaneamente, verificare la tensione

to temporarily release tension or pressure on a rope and then secure it once more

Transitive: to check a rope

Esempi

The climbing guide demonstrated how to check the rope securely to prevent any dangerous slips during the ascent.

La guida alpina ha dimostrato come controllare la corda in modo sicuro per prevenire scivolamenti pericolosi durante la salita.

crepare, fessurare

to cause cracks to form in a material, particularly wood or timber, due to certain conditions or exposure

Transitive: to check a material

Esempi

The intense heat and sunlight began to check the wooden fence, resulting in visible cracks.

Il caldo intenso e la luce del sole hanno iniziato a crepare la recinzione di legno, provocando crepe visibili.

14.1

creparsi, fessurarsi

to develop cracks or splits, typically due to drying, exposure to extreme conditions, or other factors

Intransitive

Esempi

The wooden deck began to check after years of exposure to the sun and rain.

Il ponte di legno ha iniziato a creparsi dopo anni di esposizione al sole e alla pioggia.

verificare, quadrettare

to create a pattern of small, often square-shaped marks or designs on a fabric or material

Transitive: to check a fabric or material

Esempi

She decided to check the tablecloth with a classic gingham pattern.

Ha deciso di controllare la tovaglia con un motivo a quadri classico.

Check

SOSTANTIVO

chèque

‌a printed form that we can write an amount of money on, sign, and use instead of money to pay for things

Dialect

American

cheque

British

informazioni grammaticali

stato di animatezza

inanimato

composizione morfologica

semplice

numerabile

forma plurale

checks

Esempi

He received a check for the sale of his old car.

Ha ricevuto un assegno per la vendita della sua vecchia auto.

scacco

a chess move that puts the opponent's king under the threat of a direct attack by the chess pieces of the other player

quadri, scacchiera

a pattern of small squares, typically in two colors, used on fabric and resembling a checkerboard

assegno

a small piece of paper showing the foods and drinks that we have ordered in a restaurant, cafe, etc. and the amount that we have to pay

Dialect

American

bill

British

Esempi

He left the restaurant without paying the check.

Ha lasciato il ristorante senza pagare il conto.

controllare

the act of ascertaining the validity, security, or suitability of something by inspecting it

verifica, conferma

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

arresto, pausa

the state of inactivity following an interruption

freno, controllo

the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

check, ostruzione

obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

marchio, tacca

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

verifica, controllo

an appraisal of the state of affairs

freno, limitazione

something that limits or restrains progress or excess

remedy

stay

Esempi

The strict rules in place acted as a check on reckless behavior during the event.

Le rigide regole in vigore hanno agito come un freno ai comportamenti avventati durante l'evento.

segno, marca

a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

check

INTERIEZIONE

d'accordo

used to express agreement or to say that something has been dealt with

Esempi

Check, I've got everything I need for the trip.

Check, ho tutto ciò che mi serve per il viaggio.

Albero Lessicale

checked

checker

uncheck

check

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Parole Vicine

cheats never prosper

cheating

cheaters never win and winners never cheat

Definizione e significato di "check"in inglese

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