CHECK UP


Meaning of CHECK UP in English

1.

If you ~ on something, you find out information about it.

It is certainly worth checking up on your benefit entitlements...

The Government employs tax inspectors to ~ and make sure people pay all their tax.

PHRASAL VERB: V P on n, V P

see also check-up

2.

If you ~ on someone, you obtain information about them, usually secretly.

I’m sure he knew I was checking up on him.

PHRASAL VERB: V P on n

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