checkpoints

word · lemma: checkpoint

Definition

Places along a route where people, vehicles, or items are stopped for inspection or control, often by authorities. Can also mean points in a process or game where progress is checked or saved.

Usage & Nuances

'Checkpoint' is common in military, police, and travel contexts, as well as in video games (where it means a saved progress point). Plural: 'checkpoints.' Not usually used for routine security like airport gates (prefer 'security check').

Spanish: puntos de control - puestos de controlPortuguese (BR): postos de controle - pontos de verificaçãoPortuguese (PT): postos de controlo - pontos de verificaçãoChinese (Simplified): 检查站 - 检查点Chinese (Traditional): 檢查站 - 檢查點Hindi: जांच चौकियाँArabic: نقاط التفتيش

Example Sentences

There are several checkpoints on the border.

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Cars stopped at the police checkpoints.

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The video game has many checkpoints to save your progress.

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We had to show our passports at three different checkpoints on the way.

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Don’t worry if you make a mistake—you’ll go back to the last checkpoint in the game.

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Traffic slowed down as we approached several army checkpoints.

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