check in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To announce or record one's own arrival at a hotel, airport etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thông báo hoặc ghi lại sự đến của mình tại khách sạn, sân bay, v.v.

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

We got to the hotel last night and checked in at the front desk.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To verify a person's information and record their arrival, such as at a hotel, airport, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xác minh thông tin của một người và ghi lại sự đến của họ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To contact another person in order to keep the other person informed of one's situation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên hệ với người khác để giữ cho họ thông tin về tình hình của mình

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “check in” mean?

To announce or record one's own arrival at a hotel, airport etc.

Is “check in” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.