Check over Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtʃɛk/ /ˈoʊvɝ

CHEK-OH-ver

UK

tʃˈɛk/ /ˈəʊvɐ

CHEK-OH-vuh

Definition

To examine or look at something carefully to find mistakes or make sure it is correct.

Usage & Nuances

'Check over' is informal and often used for reviewing documents, homework, or work. Common in 'check over your answers' or 'check over the car.' Not the same as 'check up on' (to find out about progress or wellbeing) or 'check out' (to look at/try something).

• Spanish: revisar - comprobar
• Portuguese (BR): revisar - conferir
• Portuguese (PT): rever - verificar
• Chinese (Simplified): 检查（仔细查看）
• Chinese (Traditional): 檢查（仔細查看）
• Hindi: ध्यान से जाँचना
• Arabic: مراجعة - تفقد
• Bengali: ভালো করে দেখা - খুঁটিয়ে পরীক্ষা করা
• Russian: проверить внимательно - просмотреть
• Japanese: 念入りに確認する - 見直す
• Vietnamese: kiểm tra lại - xem lại
• Korean: 꼼꼼히 확인하다 - 점검하다
• Turkish: gözden geçirmek - dikkatlice kontrol etmek
• Urdu: اچھی طرح جانچنا - بغور دیکھنا
• Indonesian: memeriksa kembali - meninjau ulang

Example Sentences

Please check over your answers before handing in your test.

basic

I want to check over this report for any mistakes.

basic

Did you check over the car before your trip?

basic

Can you check over my email to make sure it sounds okay?

natural

I always check over my work before sending it to my boss.

natural

It’s a good idea to check over your luggage before leaving the hotel.

natural