English · Phrasal verb Attested

check up on

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To examine or inspect something in order to determine its condition; to check out.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Kiểm tra tình trạng của một thứ gì đó

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I will check up on the car tomorrow.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To look after or inquire about someone's well-being.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chăm sóc hoặc hỏi về tình trạng của ai đó

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

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

What does “check up on” mean?

To examine or inspect something in order to determine its condition; to check out.

Is “check up on” formal or informal?

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