restrain, check, curb, bridle mean to hold back from or control in doing something. restrain suggests holding back by force or persuasion from acting or from going to extremes. check implies restraining …

CHECKED definition: held in check; suppressed or restrained. See examples of checked used in a sentence.

to stop or arrest the motion of suddenly or forcibly: He checked the horse at the edge of the cliff.

Please check your coats at the coatroom prior to the meeting. He checked his baggage as soon as he got to the airport. These articles may only be carried in checked baggage.

Something that is checked has a pattern of small squares, usually of two colors. He was wearing blue jeans and a checked shirt. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © …

Feb 21, 2026 · Verb checked simple past and past participle of check He checked his watch for the third time.

1. to see if something (eg a sum) is correct or accurate.

/tʃɛkt/ /tʃɛkt/ IPA guide Definitions of checked adjective patterned with alternating squares of color synonyms: checkered, chequered

Did you check the mail yet today? She checked [=listened to] her phone messages when she got home. He logged on and checked [= read] his e-mail.

When someone has checked something, they have taken action to confirm that a particular point or condition is met. This could relate to checking information, verifying data, or ensuring that an item is …