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check-in point

noun·Everyday

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UK/ˈtʃek ɪn pɔɪnt/
US/ˈtʃek ɪn pɔɪnt/

Meanings

  1. nouncountable

    A place where people report their arrival, show documents, or register before continuing a journey or entering an event.

    Grammar: Countable: you can say 'a check-in point' or 'check-in points'.

    Patterns

    • at a check-in point
    • go to the check-in point
    • the check-in point for something

    Please go to the check-in point near gate 12 before boarding.

    The festival has several check-in points where you show your ticket.

    We waited at the check-in point for our names to be called.

  2. nouncountable

    A designated spot on a route or in a game where participants must register or confirm they have arrived.

    Grammar: Often used with 'at': 'at the first check-in point'.

    Patterns

    • reach a check-in point
    • the first check-in point
    • pass a check-in point

    Runners must reach each check-in point along the course.

    The first check-in point is about five kilometers from the start.

    Volunteers staff every check-in point to record arrivals.

Word forms

pluralcheck-in points

Common combinations

at the check-in point
Meet me at the check-in point at nine o'clock.
go to the check-in point
New arrivals should go to the check-in point first.
the main check-in point
The main check-in point is in the lobby.
reach a check-in point
Cyclists must reach each check-in point before sunset.
staff a check-in point
Two volunteers will staff the check-in point all morning.

Synonyms and how they differ

registration desk
Often used for indoor events or offices; 'check-in point' is more general and can be outdoors or on a route.
checkpoint
Usually a place where people or vehicles are stopped for inspection; a check-in point is mainly for registering arrival.
reception
Refers to the area or desk in a building where guests are welcomed; less common for outdoor or sports events.

Word family

check in phrasal verb
To register your arrival at a hotel, airport, or event.
check-in noun
The act or process of registering on arrival.

Commonly confused: check-in point or checkpoint?

check-in point vs checkpoint

A checkpoint is a place where you are stopped and checked, often by police or security; a check-in point is where you register your arrival, not necessarily an inspection.

Practice

Passengers should go to the ___ to show their tickets before boarding.

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