check-in
- noun
- /ˈtʃɛkˌɪn/
- Passengers may proceed to the gate area for check-in.
This is an example of a check in desk here, plexiglass up as well.
- This is an example of a check in desk here, plexiglass up as well.
- I brought it from the UK in my in my check in, got it out.
Examples
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The group begins down the airport toward the check-in counter.
Fiction book (2000) -
Check-in took a little longer than expected.
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"We'll be having time to go to the hotel and check in."
Fiction book (1992) -
Your next scheduled check-in after drop will be in 30 minutes.
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I saw you at check-in.
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You're a bit early for check-in.
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Both triathlons and running events had mandatory check-in one or more days prior to competition.
Academic text (2004) -
The Shapiros have requested an early check-in.
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A group of tourists, their faces tanned, bags strapped to their shoulders, wandered past the check-in counters.
Fiction book (1994) -
I completed my check-in at the hotel and received my room key.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Check-in comes from the verb check meaning 'to mark or confirm' and in meaning 'into' or 'arrival'. Think of a desk where someone 'checks' your name and writes you 'in', so a check-in is the act of registering your arrival.