English · Phrasal verb Attested

check on

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To personally verify that (someone or something) is safe, copacetic, appropriate or satisfactory.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xác minh trực tiếp sự an toàn hoặc thỏa đáng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I sent Tom to check on the northside's branch's progress.

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To verify a specific fact; to quickly examine a situation, especially to look for updates or new information on a topic that has previously been discussed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xác minh một sự thật cụ thể

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “check on” mean?

To personally verify that (someone or something) is safe, copacetic, appropriate or satisfactory.

Is “check on” formal or informal?

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