check-over

[ chek-oh-ver ]

noun

1. a thorough examination or investigation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of check-over¹

Noun use of verb phrase check over

Idioms and Phrases

see check on .

Example Sentences

After firefighters drained the pool and used a harness to lift her out, the cow was checked over by a vet to make sure she and her calf were healthy before she was returned home.

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Event organisers said the staff member was taken to hospital to be checked over and has since been released.

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Police Scotland said the three people safely got out of the water in "exceptional weather" and had been checked over in hospital.

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She was later taken to hospital to be checked over.

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Both adults suffered minor injuries while the child was being "checked over", South Yorkshire Police said.

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