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Definição e significado de "check"em inglês

to check

VERBO

controlar, frear

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

Transitive: to check something undesirable

Exemplos

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

Ele enrolou uma atadura apertada em torno do tornozelo torcido para controlar o inchaço.

1.1

conter-se, controlar-se

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

Transitive: to check oneself

Exemplos

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

Tom estava prestes a fazer um comentário sarcástico mas se conteve quando notou seu chefe na sala.

1.2

reprimir, controlar

to keep one's reactions or emotions in control

Transitive: to check reactions or emotions

Exemplos

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

Ela não conseguiu conter as lágrimas no funeral.

verificar, checar

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

Transitive: to check sth

Intransitive

informações gramaticais

composição morfológica

simples

verbo de ação

regular

presente

check

3.ª pessoa do singular

checks

particípio presente

checking

pretérito simples

checked

particípio passado

checked

Exemplos

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

Vou verificar a previsão do tempo para ver se vai chover amanhã.

2.1

verificar, checar

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

Transitive: to check an inbox

Exemplos

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

Vou verificar meu email para ver se há mensagens importantes.

2.2

verificar, consultar

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

Intransitive: to check with sb

Transitive: to check sth with sb

Exemplos

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

Ele vai verificar com o seu gerente antes de aprovar o orçamento.

2.3

verificar, checar

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

Transitive: to check sth

Exemplos

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

Antes de enviar seu ensaio, certifique-se de verificá-lo quanto a erros ortográficos e gramaticais.

marcar, assinalar

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

Exemplos

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

Você pode marcar as caixas ao lado dos itens que deseja comprar.

deixar, depositar

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

Exemplos

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

Vamos deixar nossas bolsas no guarda-volumes antes de entrar no teatro.

4.1

despachar

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

Transitive: to check one's luggage

Exemplos

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

A companhia aérea permite que você verifique suas malas online antes de chegar ao aeroporto.

4.2

registrar, fazer o check-in da bagagem

to collect and label passengers' luggage for transport

Transitive: to check luggage

Exemplos

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

O comissário de bordo verificou minha mala e emitiu meu cartão de embarque no balcão.

verificar, olhar

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

Transitive: to check sth

Exemplos

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

Ei, olha essas fotos da nossa viagem; elas ficaram ótimas!

verificar, confirmar

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

Intransitive

Exemplos

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

O álibi dele não confirmou, então ele foi considerado um suspeito no caso de roubo.

dar xeque, ameaçar o rei

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

Transitive: to check the opponent's king

Exemplos

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

O movimento do cavalo deu xeque à posição do rei.

passar, checar

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

Exemplos

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

No pôquer, se você tiver uma mão fraca, pode checkar em vez de apostar.

verificar, bloquear

(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

Exemplos

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

Ele usou seu taco para bloquear o avanço do oponente e recuperar a posse do disco.

frear bruscamente, parar

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

Intransitive

Transitive: to check speed of something

Exemplos

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

O motorista teve que verificar o carro quando um veado apareceu de repente na estrada.

verificar, fazer uma pausa

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

Intransitive

Exemplos

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

O cão de caça parou no cruzamento, certificando-se de que ainda estava no rastro do fugitivo.

mudar de presa, desviar a perseguição

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

Intransitive

Exemplos

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

O falcoeiro assistiu com espanto enquanto seu falcão de repente mudou de direção e partiu atrás de um pássaro diferente.

afrouxar temporariamente, verificar a tensão

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

Transitive: to check a rope

Exemplos

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

O guia de escalada demonstrou como verificar a corda com segurança para evitar qualquer escorregão perigoso durante a subida.

rachar, fender

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

Transitive: to check a material

Exemplos

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

O calor intenso e a luz solar começaram a rachar a cerca de madeira, resultando em rachaduras visíveis.

14.1

rachar, fender

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

Intransitive

Exemplos

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

O deque de madeira começou a rachaduras após anos de exposição ao sol e à chuva.

verificar, quadricular

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

Transitive: to check a fabric or material

Exemplos

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

Ela decidiu verificar a toalha de mesa com um padrão xadrez clássico.

Check

SUBSTANTIVO

cheque

‌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

informações gramaticais

estado de animacidade

inanimado

composição morfológica

simples

contável

forma plural

checks

Exemplos

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

Ele recebeu um cheque pela venda do seu carro velho.

xeque

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

xadrez, quadriculado

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

conta, nota

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

Exemplos

He left the restaurant without paying the check.

Ele saiu do restaurante sem pagar a conta.

verificação, controle

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

verificação, confirmação

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

parada, pausa

the state of inactivity following an interruption

freio, controle

the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

checagem, obstrução

obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

marca, entalhe

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

verificação, controle

an appraisal of the state of affairs

freio, restrição

something that limits or restrains progress or excess

remedy

stay

Exemplos

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

As regras rigorosas em vigor atuaram como um freio ao comportamento imprudente durante o evento.

marca, verificação

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

check

INTERJEIÇÃO

Ok, Pronto

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

Exemplos

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

Check, tenho tudo o que preciso para a viagem.

Árvore Lexical

checked

checker

uncheck

check

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Palavras Próximas

cheats never prosper

cheating

cheaters never win and winners never cheat

Definição e significado de "check"em inglês

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