Translations

checkinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtʃekɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/
Used before a noun or after a linking verb to describe something that performs or relates to the act of checking.
de contrôleSe dit d’un dispositif ou d’un mécanisme qui sert à vérifier ou à contrôler.
A checking mechanism stops the machine if a fault is detected.
Un mécanisme de contrôle arrête la machine si un défaut est détecté.
Additional translations
courantSens bancaire, dans l’expression checking account.
checkingnoun
The checking of the equipment is crucial before the experiment begins.
La vérification de l’équipement est cruciale avant que l’expérience ne commence.
compte courantSens bancaire.
She transferred the money from savings to checking.
Elle a transféré l’argent de son compte épargne vers son compte courant.
Additional translations
contrôleSens de limitation ou de maîtrise.
mise en échecHockey.
checkverb

checking

Gerund

checked
Past Simple
checked
Past Participle
checking
Gerund
UK
/tʃɛk/
US
/tʃɛk/
Please check the report for any errors before submitting it.
Veuillez vérifier le rapport pour détecter d'éventuelles erreurs avant de le soumettre.
freinerSens de ralentir ou d'entraver un phénomène.
The new regulations are designed to check the spread of the disease.
Les nouvelles réglementations sont conçues pour freiner la propagation de la maladie.
cocherQuand on marque un élément d'une liste comme traité ou pris en compte.
I need to check off the tasks I've completed today.
Je dois cocher les tâches que j'ai accomplies aujourd'hui.
déposerPour des bagages ou des effets confiés temporairement.
We decided to check our bags at the hotel before heading out to explore the city.
Nous avons décidé de déposer nos bagages à l'hôtel avant de partir explorer la ville.
mettre en échecEn hockey et sports apparentés.
The defenseman checked the winger hard against the boards.
Le défenseur a mis l'ailier en échec violemment contre la bande.
Additional translations
contrôlerPlus soutenu ou technique selon le contexte.

Definitions

checkinggerund / present participle
Engaged in examining or verifying; serving to check.
A checking mechanism stops the machine if a fault is detected.
Relating to or associated with a checking account.
He deposited the paycheck into his checking account.
checkingnoun
The act of examining or verifying something.
The checking of the equipment is crucial before the experiment begins.
A method of controlling or limiting something.
The checking of expenses helped the company stay within budget.
In ice hockey, a defensive move where a player uses their body or stick to impede an opponent.
His checking was so effective that the opposing team struggled to score.
A bank account from which cheques can be written and funds withdrawn on demand; a checking account.
She transferred the money from savings to checking.
checkverb
To examine something in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition.
Please check the report for any errors before submitting it.
To stop or slow down the progress of something.
The new regulations are designed to check the spread of the disease.
To mark an item on a list to indicate that it has been dealt with or considered.
I need to check off the tasks I've completed today.
To verify or confirm something.
Can you check if the meeting is still scheduled for tomorrow?
To leave luggage or other items for temporary safekeeping.
We decided to check our bags at the hotel before heading out to explore the city.
In ice hockey and similar sports, to block or impede an opponent with one’s body or stick.
The defenseman checked the winger hard against the boards.