Cut a check Meaning in English
expression
ˈkət/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃɛk
KUHT-uh-CHEK
kˈʌt/ /æɪ/ /tʃˈɛk
KUT-uh-CHEK
Definition
To write and sign a check to pay someone; often used in business or finance to mean paying by check.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mostly American English; more common in business, accounting, or HR settings. Usually refers to physically preparing a check, not an automatic transfer. In British English, people say 'write a cheque'. Often used: 'cut a check for someone'.
Spanish: emitir un cheque - hacer un chequePortuguese (BR): emitir um cheque - fazer um chequePortuguese (PT): passar um cheque - emitir um chequeChinese (Simplified): 开支票Chinese (Traditional): 開支票Hindi: चेक लिखनाArabic: كتابة شيكBengali: চেক কাটা - চেক লিখে প্রদান করাRussian: выписать чек - оформить чекJapanese: 小切手を切る - 小切手を発行するVietnamese: viết sécKorean: 수표를 발행하다Turkish: çek yazmak - çek düzenlemekUrdu: چیک لکھنا - چیک جاری کرناIndonesian: menulis cek - mengeluarkan cek
Example Sentences
The company will cut a check for your expenses.
basic
Can you cut a check for the delivery person?
basic
Our office will cut a check next week.
basic
They promised to cut a check, but it hasn't arrived yet.
natural
Just let me know how much and I can cut a check today.
natural
When clients finish a big project, we usually cut a check right away.
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