Check off Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃɛk/ /ˈɔf
CHEK-awf
tʃˈɛk/ /ˈɒf
CHEK-of
Definition
To mark an item as completed or addressed, usually on a list or checklist.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal; 'check off' is often used with 'list' or 'items'. Always implies an action is complete. Don't confuse with 'check out' (to look at or leave a place). Used only for lists or sequential tasks.
Spanish: marcar (en una lista) - tacharPortuguese (BR): marcar (em uma lista) - riscarPortuguese (PT): assinalar (numa lista) - riscarChinese (Simplified): 勾选 - 列出完成 (任务)Chinese (Traditional): 勾選 - 列出完成 (任務)Hindi: सूची में चिन्हित करनाArabic: وضع علامة (على قائمة) - التأشيرBengali: টিক চিহ্ন দেওয়া - তালিকা থেকে বাদ দেওয়াRussian: отмечать галочкой - вычеркивать из спискаJapanese: チェックする - チェックマークをつけるVietnamese: đánh dấu hoàn thành - tích vàoKorean: 체크하다 - 표시하다Turkish: işaretlemek - tik atmakUrdu: نشان لگا دینا - فہرست سے نکال دیناIndonesian: centang - menandai selesai
Example Sentences
Please check off each item you finish on this list.
basic
You can check off your homework after you do it.
basic
I checked off everything on my shopping list.
basic
Can you check off the names as people arrive at the party?
natural
I love the feeling when I get to check off a big goal.
natural
Let’s check off everything now so we can relax later.
natural