Check that Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtʃɛk/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət

CHEK THAT, CHEK thuht

UK

tʃˈɛk/ /ðˈæt

chek THAT

Definition

To look at something to confirm if it is true, correct, or working as it should. This phrase is often followed by a clause explaining what needs to be confirmed.

Usage & Nuances

Common in instructions and requests, both formal and informal. Usually followed by a phrase detailing what to confirm (e.g., 'check that the door is locked'). Can often be replaced by 'make sure that' or 'verify that' (more formal). Not used for routine tasks (use 'check' alone for that).

• Spanish: verifica que - comprueba que - asegúrate de que
• Portuguese (BR): verifique se - confira se - certifique-se de que
• Portuguese (PT): verifique se - confira se - certifique-se de que
• Chinese (Simplified): 检查...是否 - 确认...是否
• Chinese (Traditional): 檢查...是否 - 確認...是否
• Hindi: यह जाँचें कि - सुनिश्चित करें कि
• Arabic: تأكد من أن - تحقق أن
• Bengali: নিশ্চিত করুন যে - যাচাই করুন যে
• Russian: проверьте, что - убедитесь, что
• Japanese: 〜かどうか確認する
• Vietnamese: kiểm tra rằng - đảm bảo rằng
• Korean: ~인지 확인하다 - ~인지 확인해주세요
• Turkish: kontrol et ki - emin ol ki
• Urdu: یقین کر لیں کہ - چیک کریں کہ
• Indonesian: periksa bahwa - pastikan bahwa

Example Sentences

Please check that the windows are closed before you leave.

basic

Can you check that the lights are off?

basic

Always check that you have your keys before locking the door.

basic

I'll check that everything is ready for the meeting.

natural

Could you check that he's sent the email already?

natural

Don’t forget to check that you’ve saved your work!

natural