check off
The phrase "check off" is commonly used to indicate the completion, verification, or removal of items from a list, and has specific applications in various contexts, including employment and administration.
Definition
B1General
(common)To mark an item on a list to show it has been completed or dealt with.
Example
- Please check off each task as you finish it.
C1Employment
(financial, American English)To deduct union dues directly from an employee's paycheck.
Example
- The company will check off union dues from your salary.
C1Administration
(formal)To give official approval or confirmation for something.
Example
- The supervisor checked off on the final report.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "check off":
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