A medical examination carried out to see that you are healthy.
Ellie booked a check-up with her dentist to keep her teeth in good condition.
The school nurse arranged eye check-ups for all the students.
✦ Variant British spelling of “checkup”, from the verb phrase “check up”.
An inspection or review of equipment, plans, or other things to ensure everything is in order.
The airline carries out a safety check-up on every plane before take-off.
Do a quick security check-up on your passwords and update any weak ones.
✦ Figurative British use of the noun “check-up”, expanding beyond medical contexts.
