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to check bogie

to check bogie

8.1
To look at the wheels under a train to find damage or wear
  • phrasal verb
  • UK
translation icon : inspeccionar el bogie
  • The mechanic will check the bogies on the train today.

Examples

  • Please check the bogie before we leave.

  • The mechanic had to check bogie before the train could depart.

  • As part of daily maintenance, engineers regularly check bogie for signs of damage.

  • She was trained to check bogie thoroughly to ensure passenger safety.

  • The technician will check bogie for any signs of wear during the inspection.

  • Before starting the journey, the crew must check bogie to ensure everything is in working order.

  • It is essential to check bogie regularly to maintain the safety of the vehicle.

Synonyms

to check out
vsto check bogie
∞ 2.5

To look at or test something to learn more about it

is aimed specifically at examining wheel assemblies for damage and wear not general inquiry
to inspect
vsto check bogie
202 2.5

To look at something carefully to check if it works or is safe

focuses on examining the wheel assembly specifically for damage and wear
to check up on
vsto check bogie
93 3.2

To look at something to make sure it is correct and works well

focuses on examining wheel assemblies for physical damage and wear rather than general investigation
to check over
vsto check bogie
10 2.8

To look at something carefully to find mistakes or problems

is limited to examining wheel assemblies specifically for physical damage and wear
to check through
vsto check bogie
4 3.2

To look at something carefully and check all its parts

focuses on examining the wheel assembly for damage and wear not every component
to kick the tires
vsto check bogie
  • Informal
3 6.7

To look at and try something before you decide to buy or use it

focuses on examining wheel assemblies for damage and wear rather than informal purchase testing

Antonyms

to ignore
∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

How Thorough

overhaul
73 5.1
to check bogie
  • UK
8.1
to inspect
202 2.5
to glance
299 1.5

Surface Forms

check bogie infinitive
checked bogie past
checked bogie past participle
checking bogie present participle
checks bogie third person singular

Morphology

check + bogie

The meaning is directly compositional: 'check' (inspect) applied to the noun 'bogie' (wheel assembly) yields inspecting the wheel framework. This is a literal verb + object construction with no idiomatic shift, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Check bogie comes from the simple image of engineers looking at the set of wheels under a train, the bogie. Because they would check those wheels for damage and wear, the phrase now means 'to inspect the bogie' to keep the vehicle safe.