check in
register on arrival
To officially tell someone you have arrived at a hotel, airport, or event, usually by giving your details.
We need to check in at the hotel before 3 p.m.
"check" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "check" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
check
in
check inTo officially tell someone you have arrived at a hotel, airport, or event, usually by giving your details.We need to check in at the hotel before 3 p.m.
on
check onto see or ask if someone or something is okay, especially to make sure there are no problems.I called my neighbor to check on her after I heard about the storm.
out
check outto pay your bill and officially leave a hotel or other place you have stayed in.We need to check out of the hotel by 11 a.m.
up on
check up onTo find out if someone is doing what they should be doing, or to make sure something is true or correct.My manager likes to check up on us to make sure we're meeting our deadlines.
check on
to look at someone or something to make sure everything is all right
to see or ask if someone or something is okay, especially to make sure there are no problems.
I called my neighbor to check on her after I heard about the storm.
check out
leave a hotel
to pay your bill and officially leave a hotel or other place you have stayed in.
We need to check out of the hotel by 11 a.m.
check up on
monitor or verify
To find out if someone is doing what they should be doing, or to make sure something is true or correct.
My manager likes to check up on us to make sure we're meeting our deadlines.