check-up
/ˈtʃek ʌp/noun
उच्चारण चेक अप
स्वास्थ्य-जाँच, चेक-अप
Basic word
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a medical examination to make sure that you are healthy
स्वास्थ्य-जाँच, चेक-अप
- You should go to the dentist for a check-up every six months.
- a routine check-up
- I have a dental check-up tomorrow.
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- The doctor said the annual check-up showed nothing wrong.
- Older people should have regular check-ups.
Synonyms medical examination physical
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a general examination of a machine or system to make sure that it is working correctly
(मशीन आदि की) जाँच
- Take the car in for a check-up before the long journey.
- The mechanic gave the bus a full check-up.
- A quick check-up of the wiring showed the fault.
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- The servers get a monthly check-up.
Synonyms inspection service check
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a check-up (countable noun)
A check-up is a countable noun, so it takes a or the; the plural is check-ups.
Check-up countable noun है, इसलिए a या the लगता है; इसका plural check-ups है।
- I have a check-up with the doctor on Monday.
- Annual check-ups catch problems early.
have / go for / get a check-up
Use have, get or go for a check-up; the verb give is used for the doctor, as in 'the doctor gave me a check-up'.
'Have', 'get' या 'go for' के साथ check-up आता है; डॉक्टर के लिए 'give' आता है।
- My father goes for a check-up every six months.
- The nurse gave the children a quick check-up.
check-up on / for sth
Use check-up on to name the person or thing checked, and for to name the disease looked for.
जिसकी जाँच हो उसके लिए 'on' और जिस रोग की जाँच हो उसके लिए 'for' का प्रयोग होता है।
- The vet did a check-up on the cow.
- She went for a check-up for diabetes.
check-up (noun) vs check up (verb)
The noun has a hyphen; the verb check up on means to find out whether someone is behaving properly.
Noun में hyphen होता है; verb 'check up on' का अर्थ यह पता करना है कि कोई ठीक व्यवहार कर रहा है या नहीं।
- The headmaster checked up on the new teacher's lessons.
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adjective + check-up
annualroutinefullthoroughregular
- A routine check-up showed that her blood pressure was normal.
verb + check-up
havego forbookneedskip
- Radhika booked a dental check-up for Saturday.
noun + check-up
eyedentalhealthmedicalcar
- The school arranged a free eye check-up for all pupils.
check-up + noun
appointmentreportvisitcamppackage
- The hospital runs a health check-up camp every Sunday.
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- My grandmother's monthly check-up is at the district hospital.
मेरी दादी का मासिक check-up जिला अस्पताल में होता है।
- The company offers all staff a free annual check-up.
कंपनी सभी कर्मचारियों को निःशुल्क वार्षिक check-up देती है।
- Take your car for a check-up before the long monsoon drive.
मानसून की लंबी यात्रा से पहले अपनी गाड़ी का check-up करा लें।
- After the check-up the doctor said she was perfectly healthy.
check-up के बाद डॉक्टर ने कहा कि वह बिल्कुल स्वस्थ है।
- The ship's engines were given a thorough check-up at the dock.
जहाज के इंजनों का बंदरगाह पर पूरी तरह check-up किया गया।
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✗ I am going to check-up my teeth tomorrow.
✓ I am going for a check-up of my teeth tomorrow.
Check-up is a noun, so it cannot be used as a verb here; the phrasal verb needs two words and a different meaning.
Check-up noun है, इसे यहाँ क्रिया की तरह नहीं लगाया जा सकता।
✗ The doctor did my check-up and said me to rest.
✓ The doctor did my check-up and told me to rest.
Say is not followed by a person; use tell with an object.
'Say' के बाद व्यक्ति नहीं आता; object के साथ 'tell' का प्रयोग होता है।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
§Grammar and usage
The noun is written check-up, but the phrasal verb is written as separate words, as in 'check up on somebody'.
Noun check-up लिखा जाता है, पर phrasal verb अलग-अलग शब्दों में लिखा जाता है, जैसे 'check up on somebody'।
British and American: American English usually writes checkup without a hyphen.
British और American में अंतर यह है कि American English में आमतौर पर बिना hyphen के checkup लिखा जाता है।