check-in

noun \ ˈchek-ˌin \

Updated on: 16 Apr 2018

Definition of check-in

: an act or instance of checking in

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First Known Use of check-in

1927

in the meaning defined above

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check in

verb

Definition of check in

intransitive verb

1 : to register at a hotel

2 : to report one's presence or arrival

check in at a convention

transitive verb

: to satisfy all requirements in returning

check in the equipment after using

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Recent Examples of check in from the Web

Llera checked in at the hospital but could get no information.

— BostonGlobe.com, "Bridge collapse: Out on errands, killed in an instant," 19 Mar. 2018
Llera checked in at the hospital but could get no information.

— adriana gomez licon, Washington Post, "Bridge collapse: Out on errands, killed in an instant," 18 Mar. 2018
Llera checked in at the hospital but could get no information.

— CBS News, "All 6 victims from Florida bridge collapse identified," 18 Mar. 2018
Azubuike checked in for the first time at 16:09 after 6-10 Delgado had scored his second inside bucket.

— gary bedore, kansascity, "KU advances by beating Seton Hall 83-79 in second-round contest | The Kansas City Star," 17 Mar. 2018
Jackson walks to the front of the school where, some parents are checking in at the office to chaperone a field trip to the zoo.

— beth kassab, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Active shooter drills, pie-in-the-face all part of life as school resource officer," 16 Mar. 2018
Last season, Hudson checked in at 6-0 and weighed 130.

— mike hutton, Post-Tribune, "Hudson a hawk: James Hudson soars to the rim, grows into all-around threat for Andrean," 10 Mar. 2018
In terms of size, Payne checked in at 311 pounds this week in Indianapolis.

— michael casagrande, AL.com, "The game Da'Ron Payne said he dominated, what he wants to prove in NFL," 3 Mar. 2018
Detox from any bad decisions in peace or check in with the bosses back home using its wifi and plenty of outlets.

— alexandra misch, Esquire, "The Best Restaurants and Bars to Hit Up in Austin During SXSW," 1 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of check in

1918

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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check-in

noun

Definition of check-in for English Language Learners

: the act or process of reporting that you have arrived at a hotel, an airport, etc. : the act or process of checking in; also : the time when people are allowed to check in
: the place where people go when they arrive at a hotel, airport, etc.