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 …

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.

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

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.

Definition of checked adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Something that is checked has a pattern of small squares, usually of two colours. ...a checked shirt.

Feb 9, 2025 · Verified or validated in some way. (crosswording) Of a letter square in a crossword grid, part of both an across word and a down word. He checked his watch for the third time.

Checked generally means examined, reviewed, inspected, or verified to determine its accuracy, quality, functionality, or authenticity. It may also refer to a pattern of squares or a design of …

We carefully checked out the car for defects. He had problems with his computer and asked the technician to check it out. He needs to get checked out by a doctor.