check-in
[chek-in]
- 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
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Examples from the Web for check-in
Contemporary Examples
After presenting false passports at the check-in counter, they were soon on their way to Rome.
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September 20, 2014
When I asked the people at the check-in desks for other options to get to New York today, I got a sad clown face.
The check-in line for our flight was short, and the terminal seemed strangely empty.
Historical Examples
He took off his helmet, tucked it under his arm, and headed for the check-in station.
AnchoriteRandall Garrett
And this is a check-in card, did you call it a check-in card?
Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
I only found the checkout, I didn't ever see the check-in—I think I did see it one time.
Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
An American businessman next to her at the check-in counter saw her puzzling over it.
MakersCory Doctorow
Check-in was a lot simpler than at a coffin-hotel or a Hilton: just a brief discussion of the available rooms and a quick tour.
MakersCory Doctorow