check-in

[chek-in]

noun

1. the act or fact of checking in.

check in

verb

1. (intr) to record one's arrival, as at a hotel or for work; sign in or report

2. (tr) to register the arrival of (passengers, etc)

noun

1. 1. the formal registration of arrival, as at an airport or a hotel

   2. ( as modifier )

      check-in time

2. the place where one registers arrival at an airport, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of check-in¹

First recorded in 1915–20; noun use of verb phrase check in

Idioms and Phrases

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 .

Example Sentences

I’m thankful for the calls with my family, whether it’s a quick check-in or a long chat.

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A4A recommends that passengers download their airline’s mobile app before heading to the airport to get the latest travel updates, as well as to access in-flight entertainment and mobile check-in.

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His passport details were entered online at check-in, and in Italy that information is automatically transferred to the carabinieri, the local police.

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Those who fail to check in online ahead of their flight will have to pay an airport check-in fee of up to £55, the airline confirmed.

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Months later, she was summoned to an immigration check-in.

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