B1nounhealth
US/ˈtʃek.ʌp/
UK/ˈtʃek.ʌp/
a medical examination to see whether you are healthy, even when you feel fine
In context
I have a dental checkup every six months.
The doctor said my blood pressure was normal after a routine checkup.
Regular checkups can catch health problems before they become serious.
Words that go with checkup
adjective + noun
- annual checkupMost employers pay for an annual checkup.
- routine checkupIt was only a routine checkup, so I was not worried.
- medical checkupA medical checkup is required for the job.
- dental checkupChildren need a dental checkup twice a year.
verb + noun
- have a checkupYou should have a checkup before starting a new sport.
- get a checkupHe got a checkup and was told to rest more.
verb + preposition
- go for a checkupShe went for a checkup at the clinic yesterday.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
do a checkupCorrect: have a checkup