in check

phrase

: under restraint or control

trying to keep his emotions in check

Examples of in check in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Doing so would entail repairing cracks that admit water, maintaining the foundations of each section, applying a sealant to slow the weathering process, and keeping the encroachment of vegetation in check. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

When that happens, oil prices will need to rocket higher to sap enough demand to keep the balance in check. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

Prequel’s Gleanser is up for the challenge with a meticulous blend of one percent salicylic acid to clear away surface oils and dead skin, along with zinc PCA to keep sebum in check. — Jenny Jin, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026

By contrast, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has downplayed such doomsday scenarios, instead pushing for safety measures that would keep AI in check as firms continue to develop it. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1608, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in check

• aztec
• breakneck
• codec
• exec
• mixtec
• paycheck
• pinchbeck
• recheck
• redneck
• toltec
• beck
• breck