check-in
noun
the act or fact of checking in.
check-in
American
[chek-in]
/ ˈtʃɛkˌɪn /
noun
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check-ins
plural
check in
British
verb
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(intr) to record one's arrival, as at a hotel or for work; sign in or report
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(tr) to register the arrival of (passengers, etc)
noun
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the formal registration of arrival, as at an airport or a hotel
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( as modifier )
check-in time
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the place where one registers arrival at an airport, etc
check in
Idioms
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Record one's arrival at a hotel, conference, or other function, as in I asked the hotel if we could check in early . [Early 1900s] Also see check into , def. 2.
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Die, as in With the plane rapidly losing fuel, the pilot was sure he'd check in . [ Slang ; early 1900s] Also see check out .
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of check-in
First recorded in 1915–20; noun use of verb phrase check in
Example Sentences
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The son had missed an immigration check-in, imperiling his chances of remaining in the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Those hoping to get on a flight have been stuck at JKIA, with some spending the night in and around the check-in areas waiting for news.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
I paid $350 all-in and that included a fee for a guaranteed 9 a.m. check-in!
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
A quick coffee or email check-in keeps you top of mind for people who might be terrific resources.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Derek had just done the weekly check-in the afternoon before, so they wouldn’t think it odd that there were no calls.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
Do you check in with her every day, or just ask her for deliverables when they are due?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
A checklist also found on Mangione contained entries including "intel check in" and reminders to purchase a camera from the Best Buy retail chain.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
It asked all visitors to check in at the Visitor Hub first "so that we can give guidance on what areas are open and what to avoid".
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
It further advised residents never to leave pets or children unattended in vehicles, and to check in on loved ones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
“Maybe you just deleted something by mistake. Did you check in the Delete file?”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Some relied on structured phone sessions, journaling paired with brief check-ins, or digital tools such as apps and text messages.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
During her time at Apple, Dorman helped build a form-factor prototype for one of Cook’s routine check-ins with the team.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
“It’s so draining. We always have check-ins, like, ‘How’s your mental?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Bosses are implementing morning and evening check-ins to help inexperienced employees course-correct and ask questions, said Barrocas, the CEO.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
The doctor diagnosed various problems, some lethal, all apparently debilitating, and left me taking various medications and endless rituals of check-ins and checkouts and tests and retests....
From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen
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