check on
The phrase "check on" is commonly used to describe the act of verifying or ensuring the status, safety, or progress of something or someone.
Definition
B1General
(informal)To verify the status or condition of something or someone.
Example
- Can you check on the kids while I cook dinner?
- I need to check on the project’s progress.
B1Health and Safety
(informal)To ensure the safety or well-being of someone.
Example
- The nurse checked on the patients regularly.
- Please check on your elderly neighbor during the heatwave.
B2Work
(informal)To monitor or supervise an ongoing situation or activity.
Example
- The manager will check on the team's progress.
- I asked my colleague to check on the report's status.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "check on":
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