check over

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check over

The mechanic will check over the car's engine before the long trip.

Definition

Verb: * To examine something carefully and systematically in order to assess its accuracy, quality, or condition; to inspect or review.

Usage

The verb "check over" is used when someone looks at something thoroughly to ensure it is correct, functioning properly, or in good order. It implies a careful, often methodical, review. * It is a separable phrasal verb (e.g., "check the report over"). * It is commonly used in professional, academic, and everyday contexts.

Examples
  • Before submitting your essay, you should check it over for any spelling mistakes.
  • The mechanic will check over the car's engine to diagnose the problem.
  • Please check over these figures to make sure the calculations are accurate.
Advanced Usage
  • "to have something checked over": This passive construction is common when the subject arranges for an expert to perform the inspection.
    • I'm going to have the doctor check over this rash.
    • We had the contract checked over by a lawyer before signing.
Variants and Related Words
  • Check (verb): A more general term for verifying or examining. "Check over" often implies a more comprehensive review than "check" alone.
  • Go over (phrasal verb): Can be synonymous with "check over," especially meaning to review or examine carefully.
    • Let's go over the plan one more time.
  • Inspect (verb): A more formal synonym, often used in official or technical contexts.
  • Review (verb): Often used for examining documents, work, or performance.
Synonyms
  • Examine
  • Inspect
  • Review
  • Scrutinize
  • Look over
  • Go through
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Check out: Can overlap with "check over," especially when examining the condition or features of something. "Check out" can also mean to investigate or to borrow (from a library).
    • You should check out that new café. (investigate)
    • He checked out the engine. (examined it)
  • Check through: Similar to "check over," emphasizing a careful process of examining items in a sequence or list.
    • Check through your notes before the exam.
check over

The mechanic will check over the car's engine before the long trip.

Verb
  1. examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
    • check the brakes
    • Check out the engine

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