check on
phrasal verb
checked on; checking on; checks on
1
: to look at or examine (someone or something) to see if there are any problems
The nurse checked on the patients regularly.
2
: to look for information about (someone or something) : to find out the truth about (someone or something) by getting information
The police are checking on him.
I asked the waiter to check on my order.
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Because today, the Supreme Court acted as a legitimate coequal branch of government, a legitimate check on executive branch overreach.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
When Madeline came over to check on him, Christopher was on one knee in the snow.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Sheriff’s deputies arrived at Allen’s Shasta Lake home around 11:15 am to conduct a welfare check on the 11-month-old, per a statement from the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Steger police later learned Proctor’s girlfriend was picked up at a nearby gas station by an acquaintance who ultimately called 911 asking law enforcement to check on the residence, prosecutors said.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
When Madeline came over to check on him, Christopher was on one knee in the snow.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Sheriff’s deputies arrived at Allen’s Shasta Lake home around 11:15 am to conduct a welfare check on the 11-month-old, per a statement from the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Steger police later learned Proctor’s girlfriend was picked up at a nearby gas station by an acquaintance who ultimately called 911 asking law enforcement to check on the residence, prosecutors said.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Check on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/check%20on. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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