check - Meaning in Malayalam

check - Meaning in Malayalam

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Definitions and Meaning of check in English

check noun

1. (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
2. the act of inspecting or verifying

   Examples

   • "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"
   • "they made a check of their equipment"
3. the state of inactivity following an interruption

   Examples

   • "during the halt he got some lunch"
   • "he spent the entire stop in his seat"
   • "held them in check"
   • "the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow"
   • "the negotiations were in arrest"
4. a written order directing a bank to pay money

   Example

   • "he paid all his bills by check"
5. a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

   Synonyms

   tick

   Example

   • "as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name"
6. the bill in a restaurant

   Synonyms

   tab, tab, tab

   Example

   • "he asked the waiter for the check"
7. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

   Example

   • "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"
8. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
9. a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
10. a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)

    Example

    • "she wore a skirt with checks"
11. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

    Example

    • "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
12. obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
13. an appraisal of the state of affairs

    Examples

    • "a check on its dependability under stress"
    • "they made an assay of the contents"

check verb

1. mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
2. stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution

   Example

   • "She checked for an instant and missed a step"
3. stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

   Example

   • "The dog checked"
4. abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
5. hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping

   Example

   • "Check your coat at the door"
6. consign for shipment on a vehicle

   Example

   • "check your luggage before boarding"
7. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

   Examples

   • "control your anger"
   • "hold your temper"
   • "hold your tongue"
   • "moderate your alcohol intake"
8. make an examination or investigation

   Examples

   • "check into the rumor"
   • "check the time of the class"
9. develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

   Synonyms

   train, train

   Examples

   • "Is this dog trained?"
   • "Parents must discipline their children"
10. block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
11. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

    Synonyms

    tally, tally

    Examples

    • "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"
    • "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"
    • "The two stories don't agree in many details"
12. be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

    Example

    • "These stories don't check!"
13. decline to initiate betting
14. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

    Examples

    • "Arrest the downward trend"
    • "Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"
    • "Contain the rebel movement"
    • "Turn back the tide of communism"
15. place into check

    Example

    • "He checked my kings"
16. write out a check on a bank account
17. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

    Examples

    • "Check whether the train leaves on time"
    • "find out if he speaks Russian"
    • "I want to see whether she speaks French"
    • "See whether it works"
18. verify by consulting a source or authority

    Examples

    • "check the spelling of this word"
    • "check your facts"
19. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

    Examples

    • "control the quality of the product"
    • "He verified that the valves were closed"
    • "See that the curtains are closed"
20. put a check mark on or near or next to

    Synonyms

    tick

    Examples

    • "mark off the units"
    • "Please check each name on the list"
    • "tick off the items"
21. examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

    Examples

    • "Check out the engine"
    • "check the brakes"
22. slow the growth or development of

    Example

    • "The brain damage will retard the child's language development"
23. arrest the motion (of something) abruptly

    Example

    • "He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve"
24. make cracks or chinks in

    Example

    • "The heat checked the paint"
25. become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

    Example

    • "The glass cracked when it was heated"

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