check on verb2 •To personally verify that (someone or something) is safe, copacetic, appropriate or satisfactory.I sent Tom to check on the northside's branch's progress. •To verify a specific fact; to quickly examine a situation, especially to look for updates or new information on a topic that has previously been discussed.Have the price-tags been updated? I'll check on that right away, sir. formschecked on · checking on · checks on