checked in; checking in; checks in
1
: to register at a hotel
When you arrive at the hotel, please check in at the front desk.
Once we've checked in and dropped off our luggage, we'll meet you in the lobby.
A regular at MGM Resorts properties, she uses her phone to pull up the M Life smartphone app, where she can check in remotely.—
Bryan Horwath
Bryan Horwath2
: to report one's presence or arrival
check in at a convention
Airlines may also require passengers to submit documentation for their service animals at least 48 hours in advance of the date of travel. But those passengers will now be allowed to check in online instead of in person.—Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune3
US
: to find out or report the status of someone or something especially as part of a regular pattern of communication or monitoring
She checks in with her boss/team every Friday.
I'm just checking in to find out how your doctor's appointment went.
Asking for feedback can definitely be scary, but it's good to check in and get some constructive criticism on how you're doing.—Nancy Valev
—often followed by on or withNancy ValevI'm just checking in with you to find out how your doctor's appointment went.
All parents should have a system where they check in with their kids frequently.—James Lehman
James LehmanHe will be required to check in with a probation officer every week at the outset, and undergo drug and alcohol testing and complete psychological counseling.—Cory Schaffer
Cory SchafferDuring the early afternoon, Mrs. Ruane … checked in on the patient who had returned from her procedure.—Pohla Smith
Pohla Smith"… Millions of Americans use social media every day to check in on friends and family, learn about current events, and share their experiences online. … "—Shayne Adamski
Shayne Adamski"… But, Shirley, thank you so much. I'll check in with you again as the story unfolds, OK?"—Drew Pinsky
Drew PinskyWe access our work email on our phones, catch up on messages during our commutes and even when we're out at lunch, check in on work before bed—some of us feel like we have to just to be good employees.—Alan Henry
Alan Henry… suggests … setting up Remote Desktop so that you can check in on the systems from afar …—Andrew Cunningham
Andrew Cunningham
: to satisfy all requirements in returning
check in the equipment after using
Examples of check-in in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebJuan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Rates: From $289 per night Resort Fee: $25 fee; includes a check-in pour of The Rally’s Mile High Jinks beers; access to the Skybridge Rooftop Deck & Plunge Pool; courtesy car to destinations within two miles; and more.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
The possible name change is part of a broader effort by the Oakland airport to attract more domestic and international flights, improve the passenger experience at the aviation complex, including an upgrade of the Terminal 1 check-in lobby, and the addition of new concessions and restaurants.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Beyond the door, the light shifts and a single desk serves as guest and member check-in.
—Sunset Magazine, 8 Apr. 2024
But if your pet is larger than a bread box, your options are limited to the cargo or baggage check-in options, with very few exceptions.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
Some shows take reservations, but a standby list is kept at check-in
Transportation/parking: Only paid parking via the Parkmobile app is available on campus, so ride-share services, MTS buses or the Blue Line Trolley (which stops at Epstein Family Amphitheater on campus) are recommended.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
At check-in for the tee time, the golfer would pay the remainder, $25.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
So ask yourself some check-in questions: Is my kid okay, more or less?
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
Noun
Vogue followed Espinosa throughout her Sotheby’s walkthrough before a cozy check-in at the Sant Ambroeus downstairs.
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Rates: From $289 per night Resort Fee: $25 fee; includes a check-in pour of The Rally’s Mile High Jinks beers; access to the Skybridge Rooftop Deck & Plunge Pool; courtesy car to destinations within two miles; and more.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
The possible name change is part of a broader effort by the Oakland airport to attract more domestic and international flights, improve the passenger experience at the aviation complex, including an upgrade of the Terminal 1 check-in lobby, and the addition of new concessions and restaurants.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Beyond the door, the light shifts and a single desk serves as guest and member check-in.
—Sunset Magazine, 8 Apr. 2024
But if your pet is larger than a bread box, your options are limited to the cargo or baggage check-in options, with very few exceptions.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
Some shows take reservations, but a standby list is kept at check-in
Transportation/parking: Only paid parking via the Parkmobile app is available on campus, so ride-share services, MTS buses or the Blue Line Trolley (which stops at Epstein Family Amphitheater on campus) are recommended.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
At check-in for the tee time, the golfer would pay the remainder, $25.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
So ask yourself some check-in questions: Is my kid okay, more or less?
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1927, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1918, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
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check-in
1 of 2 nounˈchek-ˈin
: an act or instance of checking in
check in
2 of 2 verb1
: to register at a hotel or motel
2
: to report one's presence or arrival
3
: to bring back : return
checked in the equipment
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