check-over

American

[chek-oh-ver] / ˈtʃɛkˌoʊ vər /

noun

a thorough examination or investigation.

check over Idioms

see check on.

Etymology

Origin of check-over

Noun use of verb phrase check over

Example Sentences

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check-over check over

Stop briefly by the recovery team for quick check-over, then drive back round the airfield to the end of the runway to do it all again.

From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2017

He found himself excessively conscientious in his check-over.

From Long Ago, Far Away by Leinster, Murray

The shift brought out by the busses was going through the check-over process in the incoming screen room.

From Space Platform by Leinster, Murray

Busta Rhymes got a young TikTok creator all in check over the weekend after he boldly and incorrectly identified the rapper as “Saturday Night Live” alum Tracy Morgan.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2025

U.S.-China trade risks, the ongoing government shutdown, and lingering concerns over the breadth and depth of weakness in private credit markets has largely held investment sentiment in check over the past four weeks.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2025

Mr Darien was held at an airport after a security check over a gun in his bag found an arrest warrant against him.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2024

The intent was to provide a check over legislative decisions.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 29, 2023

I check over her shoulder for Tobias, to make sure he isn’t listening in.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth

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