1) Under control by someone else. Probably from a game of chess.

2) Under control, due to skills
by AC February 2, 2004
Get the in check mug.
I had my boy IN CHECK! He was carryin' my purse and everything! He's definately mine!
by YoUrSwEeTlIlHoMeGiRl August 8, 2004
Get the in check mug.
The state of being employed, and having just enough money to last you until your next paycheck.
Person1: Man, you should buy the new Iphone.

Person 2: What makes you think I can afford that shit? Bitch, I live check to check.

"I live by the beat like you live check to check" Outkast.
by Time World July 29, 2010
Get the Check to Check mug.
to meet with or speak with the local street representatives to gain permission to move about freely in their respective local area.
Tekashi69 Says He Doesn’t Check In With Gangsters...that was a lie.
by BobbyLarryIrene September 21, 2019
Get the Check In mug.
command:
1) listen to this, to me
2) look at this, at me
Frightened? Well I'm not surprised, ya never seen the likes of me. Check it, I want a big fat advance and my alfalfa free.
by Spit Blood April 15, 2003
Get the check it mug.
(1) To tell a correctional officer you're in fear of being physically assaulted by other prisoners and want to be placed in protective custody.
(2) To threaten another prisoner, so that he has to tell a correctional officer he's in fear of being assaulted by other prisoners and wants to be placed in protective custody.
The shot caller decided to check in the guy who got caught stealing from B.J.'s locker.
by Tochterlieber January 6, 2017
Get the check in mug.
Determining if someone is all right or on task.

Asking everyone in a meeting to tell one by one how they are doing.
I'll check in with you after work.

We'll start the meeting with a check-in to see how everyone is doing this week.
by Cassidy Vall April 7, 2011
Get the Check in mug.