check on

verb — 2 senses

check on

verb
1

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

  • I sent Tom to check on the northside's branch's progress.
2

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.

  • Have the price-tags been updated? I'll check on that right away, sir.

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