English to English Dictionary

Check-in

The act of reporting one's arrival, as at a hotel, airport, or conference.

Check-in call

A scheduled telephone or video conversation intended to monitor progress, provide updates, or offer support.

Check-in counter

A designated area in an airport or hotel where guests can register and receive their boarding passes or room keys.

Checkers

A board game for two players in which each player moves their pieces diagonally and captures the opponent's pieces by jumping over them.

Checking account

A bank account that allows the holder to make deposits and withdrawals, write checks, and use a debit card for everyday transactions.

Checkmate

A check from which a king cannot escape, thus ending the game of chess with a win for the attacking player.

Checkout

The place where you pay for your goods in a store, especially a supermarket.

Checkpoint Charlie

A famous crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War, known for its historical significance.

Cheechako

A newcomer or newcomer to Alaska or northwestern Canada, especially one who is inexperienced or naive.

Cheek

The fleshy part of the face below the eye and between the nose and the ear.

Cheer

To shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.

Cheerful

Noticeably happy and optimistic.