Definition

Noun: 1. The act of reporting one's arrival: The process of announcing or registering one's presence at a place, such as an airport, hotel, or event. 2. The location or counter for this process: The specific desk, counter, or area where this registration occurs.

Usage

The word "check-in" is used to describe the formal process of arrival registration. It is most commonly associated with travel and hospitality.

Examples

• Please proceed to the airline check-in to receive your boarding pass.
• Hotel check-in time is usually after 3:00 PM.
• The conference check-in will be in the main lobby.
• We completed the online check-in 24 hours before our flight.

Advanced Usage

• "to be at check-in": To be at the location or in the process of registering arrival.
  • I'll meet you at check-in in 30 minutes.
• "check-in process/procedure": Refers to the specific steps involved in registering.
  • The new automated check-in process is much faster.

Variants and Related Words

• Check in (phrasal verb): The action of reporting one's arrival.
  • We need to check in at the front desk.
• Check-in desk/counter (noun phrase): The physical location for the process.
  • The check-in counter for your flight is number 12.
• Check-in agent (noun phrase): The person who assists with the process.
  • The check-in agent was very helpful.

Synonyms

• Registration
• Arrival registration
• Sign-in

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Check in: To register upon arrival.
  • Passengers must check in at least one hour before departure.
• Check out: To settle one's account and leave (especially a hotel).
  • We need to check out of the hotel by 11 AM.

Noun

1. the act of reporting your presence (as at an airport or a hotel)