check on

communication action

The phrase "check on" is commonly used to describe the act of verifying or ensuring the status, safety, or progress of something or someone.

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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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