What does "Check on" mean?

verify the condition or status of someone

Synonym: look in on Opposite: ignore

"Check on" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

I want to call my apartment and check on my grandma.

Friends S1E7

I better go check on her.

Frozen 2

Wilson, go check on his coags before we go to surgery.

Grey's Anatomy S10E15

I should check on the kids.

Modern Family S4E15

Check on Ashley.

Black Mirror S5E1

Hey, Andrea, I'm just checking on Brock.

Breaking Bad S4E13

Look, I have to check on one thing.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S7E9

Okay, I'm going to go check on Gabriel.

Emily in Paris S2E6

"Check on" in TV shows & movies

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