How do you use "Check-up" in a sentence?

I'm due my annual check-up. The doctor wants to see me for a check-up. Regular check-ups are important.

Check-up

Q: What does "Check-up" mean?

Routine medical examination. A check-up is a routine medical examination—not because you're ill but to ensure everything's fine. 'Annual check-up' is regular preventive care. 'Go for a check-up' means getting examined when not specifically unwell.

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Meaning: Routine medical examination.

定期体检。

Revisión médica rutinaria.

定期健康診断。

정기 건강 검진.

A check-up is a routine medical examination—not because you're ill but to ensure everything's fine. 'Annual check-up' is regular preventive care. 'Go for a check-up' means getting examined when not specifically unwell.

check-up是例行的健康检查——不是因为生病，而是为了确认身体没问题。「Annual check-up」是每年的预防性体检。「Go for a check-up」是在没有特别不舒服时去做检查。

Un check-up es un examen médico rutinario, no porque estés enfermo, sino para asegurarte de que todo va bien. «Annual check-up» es la revisión preventiva anual. «Go for a check-up» significa hacerse un examen sin estar específicamente enfermo.

check-upは定期的な健康診断——病気だからではなく、異常がないかを確認するため。「Annual check-up」は年1回の予防的な健康診断。「Go for a check-up」は特に具合が悪くなくても検査を受けること。

건강 검진(check-up)은 아파서가 아니라 모든 것이 정상인지 확인하기 위한 정기적인 의료 검사이다. 'Annual check-up'은 정기 예방 관리이다. 'Go for a check-up'은 특별히 아프지 않을 때 검사를 받으러 가는 것을 뜻한다.

Examples

I'm due my annual check-up.
该做年度体检了
Me toca la revisión anual
「年に一度の健康診断の時期だ」
연례 건강 검진 받을 때가 됐어.
The doctor wants to see me for a check-up.
医生想让我来做个检查
El médico quiere verme para una revisión
「医者が健診で来てほしいと言っている」
의사가 검진 받으러 오라고 해.
Regular check-ups are important.
定期体检很重要
Las revisiones periódicas son importantes
「定期検診は大事だ」
정기 검진은 중요해.

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃɛk ʌp/

Usage Guide

Context: medical, preventive, routine

Tone: practical, medical

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Check-up
体检
revisión médica
健康診断
건강 검진 (check-up)
Annual check-up
年度体检
revisión anual
年次健康診断
연례 건강 검진 (annual check-up)
Go for a check-up
去做体检
ir a hacerse una revisión
健診を受けに行く
검진 받으러 가다 (go for a check-up)

Common Mistakes

Hyphenated: check-up (noun) vs check up (verb)

Origin & History

From 'checking up on' something—examining to ensure all is well. Standard medical terminology for routine examinations.

Etymology: Check up = examine, verify

First recorded: Early 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Healthcare

Regional notes: Universal medical term.

Variations

Check-upMedical check-upHealth check