check off

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đánh dấu các mục trên danh sách đã được chọn hoặc xử lý

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Check off the items on the list that interest you.

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 carry out a decision recorded through the process of checking off an item on a list, including dealing with it, removing it from the possible choices, or removing the not checked items from further consideration.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thực hiện quyết định đã ghi lại bằng cách kiểm tra mục trên danh sách

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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 deduct union members' dues from their wages.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trừ tiền đóng hội phí của thành viên công đoàn từ tiền lương

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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 off” mean?

To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).

Is “check off” formal or informal?

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