check up on
The phrase 'check up on' is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts to indicate monitoring or verifying information or actions.
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Definition
B1General
(informal)To look into or verify the condition or status of someone or something.
Example
- I need to check up on my car to make sure it's ready for the trip.
- She called to check up on her friend who was feeling unwell.
B1Supervision
(informal)To monitor someone's actions or progress to ensure they are doing what is expected.
Example
- The manager will check up on the team's progress every week.
- Parents often check up on their children to see if they are doing their homework.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "check up on":
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