Check

/t‍ʃˈɛk/

/ˈtʃɛk/

Definitie & Betekenis van "check"

to check

WERKWOORD

beheersen, remmen

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

Transitive: to check something undesirable

1.1

stoppen, zich inhouden

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

1.2

beheersen, temmen

to keep one's reactions or emotions in control

controleren, na kijken

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

Transitive: to check sth

Intransitive

2.1

controleren, kijken

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

2.2

controleren, navragen

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

2.3

controleren, nazien

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

aftekenen, markeren

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

afgeven, inchecken

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

4.1

inchecken, afgeven

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

4.2

inchecken, controleren

to collect and label passengers' luggage for transport

controleren, bekijken

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

Transitive: to check sth

controleren, bevestigen

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

Intransitive

schaakzetten, onder druk zetten

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

Transitive: to check the opponent's king

passen, doorgeven

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

blokkeren, tegenhouden

(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

stoppen, afremmen

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

Intransitive

Transitive: to check speed of something

stoppen, controleren

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

Intransitive

prooi veranderen, de prooi opgeven

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

Intransitive

ontspannen, beveiligen

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

Transitive: to check a rope

barsten veroorzaken, scheuren produceren

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

Transitive: to check a material

14.1

barsten, scheuren

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

controleren, ruitvormig maken

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

Transitive: to check a fabric or material

Check

ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD

cheque, betaalbon

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

schaak, schakel

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

ruitpatroon, blokpatroon

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

What is "check"?

Check is a pattern made up of intersecting lines, usually of different colors or shades, forming squares or rectangles of various sizes. Checks come in many different styles and variations, including gingham, plaid, houndstooth, and windowpane. They are commonly used in clothing and textiles, including shirts, dresses, skirts, suits, and blankets. The size and color of the checks can vary greatly, ranging from small and subtle to bold and eye-catching. Check patterns are often associated with different fashion styles and time periods, such as preppy, country, and punk. They can be used to create a variety of visual effects, including adding depth and texture to a garment or creating a bold, graphic statement.

de rekening, de bon

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