Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-check
phrase
/ɪn tʃɛk/
Definition
Maintained in a controlled or restrained condition.
Examples
- She kept her emotions in-check during the meeting.
- The project manager ensured that the budget remained in-check throughout the project.
- He worked hard to keep his stress levels in-check while preparing for the exam.
Meaning
The term ‘in-check’ refers to keeping something under control or managing it in a way that prevents it from becoming excessive or unmanageable.
Synonyms
- controlled
- restrained
- managed
- regulated
