check-in
[ chek-in ]
/ ˈtʃɛkˌɪn /
noun
the act or fact of checking in.
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Origin of check-in
First recorded in 1915–20; noun use of verb phrase check in
Words nearby check-in
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British Dictionary definitions for check-in
check in
verb (adverb)
(intr) to record one's arrival, as at a hotel or for work; sign in or report
(tr) to register the arrival of (passengers, etc)
noun check-in
- the formal registration of arrival, as at an airport or a hotel
- (as modifier)check-in time
the place where one registers arrival at an airport, etc
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Idioms and Phrases with check-in
check in
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.
Die, as in With the plane rapidly losing fuel, the pilot was sure he'd check in. [Slang; early 1900s] Also see check out.
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