check up on
- Dictionary
check up on(
chehk
uhp
an
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to observe)
a. vigilar
Sanders was released from custody, but we still have officers who are checking up on him.Pusimos a Sanders en libertad, pero nuestros agentes lo están vigilándolo todavía.
b. espiar
Beto's parents were checking up on him because they thought he was doing drugs.Los padres de Beto lo estaban espiando porque sospechaban que estaba tomando drogas.
c. hacer averiguaciones sobre
The PI checked up on Gerald and found no evidence that he was having an affair.El detective privado hizo averiguaciones sobre Gerald y no encontró ninguna prueba de que él tuviera una aventura.
d. controlar
The government is checking up on some of the company's international banking activities.El gobierno está controlando algunas actividades bancarias internacionales de la empresa.
2. (to confirm)
a. comprobar
I think we're available that day, but I need to check up on it.Creo que estamos disponibles ese día, pero tengo que comprobarlo.
Examples
Machine Translators
Translate check up on using machine translators
Other Dictionaries
Explore the meaning of check up on in our family of products.
Random Word
Roll the dice and learn a new word now!
Want to Learn Spanish?
Spanish learning for everyone. For free.
