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IN CHECK
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Dictionary entry overview: What does in check mean?
• IN CHECK (adverb)
The adverb IN CHECK has 1 sense:
1. unable to act freely
Familiarity information: IN CHECK used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Unable to act freely
Synonyms:
in check; in restraint; under control
Context example:
he held the enemy's armies in check
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