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Check on

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Safety ReassurancePlay
Use 'check on' to show you are ensuring someone or something is safe or secure. SlideI'll check on the doors to make sure they're locked.
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Quiet ConcernPlay
If a person or situation has suddenly become quiet, 'check on' is used to investigate if everything is alright. SlideShe's too quiet. I'll go check on her.
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Caring GesturePlay
'Check on' can express care without being intrusive or overbearing. SlideI'll check on Grandma after her doctor's appointment.