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2 PHRASAL VERB If someone cheats on something such as an agreement or their taxes, they do not do what they should do under a set of rules. [mainly AM ] □ [V P n] Their job is to check that none of the signatory countries is cheating on the agreement.

cheat|er /tʃiː tə ^r / (cheaters ) N‑COUNT A cheater is someone who cheats. [mainly AM ]

chea t sheet (cheat sheets ) N‑COUNT A cheat sheet is a short list of information that you can use to help you do or remember something. □  If this all sounds too hard to remember, print out the cheat sheet and stick it on the side of your computer screen for quick reference.

check ◆◆◇ /tʃe k/ (checks , checking , checked )

1 VERB If you check something such as a piece of information or a document, you make sure that it is correct or satisfactory. □ [V n] Check the accuracy of everything in your CV. □ [V ] I think there is an age limit, but I'd have to check. □ [V wh] She hadn't checked whether she had a clean ironed shirt. □ [V that] He checked that he had his room key. □ [V + with ] I shall need to check with the duty officer. ● N‑COUNT Check is also a noun. □ [+ on ] He is being constantly monitored with regular checks on his blood pressure. □  …a security check.

2 → see also cross-check

3 VERB If you check on someone or something, you make sure they are in a safe or satisfactory condition. □ [V + on ] He decided to check on things at the warehouse.

4 VERB If you check something that is written on a piece of paper, you put a mark, like a V with the right side extended, next to it to show that something is correct or has been selected or dealt with. [AM ] □ [V n] Check the box at the top of the form indicating that it is the correct version. in BRIT, usually use tick 5 VERB To check something, usually something bad, means to stop it from spreading or continuing. □ [V n] Sex education is also expected to help check the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

6 VERB If you check yourself or if something checks you, you suddenly stop what you are doing or saying. □ [V pron-refl] He was about to lose his temper but checked himself in time. □ [V n] I held up one finger to check him.

7 VERB When you check your luggage at an airport, you give it to an official so that it can be taken on to your plane. □ [V n] We arrived at the airport, checked our baggage and wandered around the gift shops. ● PHRASAL VERB To check in your luggage means the same as to check it. □ [V P n] They checked in their luggage and found seats in the departure lounge. [Also V n P ]

8 N‑COUNT The check in a restaurant is a piece of paper on which the price of your meal is written and which you are given before you pay. [mainly AM ] in BRIT, use bill 9 CONVENTION In a game of chess, you say check when you are attacking your opponent's king.

10 N‑COUNT [oft N n] A pattern of squares, usually of two colours, can be referred to as checks or a check . □  Styles include stripes and checks. □  …a red and white check dress.

11 PHRASE If something or someone is held in check or is kept in check , they are controlled and prevented from becoming too great or powerful. □  Unemployment was still held in check but the economy was stagnating.

12 A check is the same as a cheque . [AM ]

13 → see also double-check , rain check , spot check

▸  check in