check a meter

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

To inspect a meter to ensure it is working correctly or to see its reading.

meterVERB + meter

Categories:

check

Examples (10)

  • A technician came to check the electricity meter.
  • Please remember to check your water meter regularly for leaks.
  • The city council decided to check all parking meters for tampering.
  • Before paying, always check the taxi meter to ensure the correct fare.
  • Utility workers are scheduled to check gas meters in the neighborhood next week.
  • Did you check the car's fuel meter before we left?
  • The landlord needs to check the individual meters for each apartment.
  • It's important to check the smart meter readings daily to monitor energy consumption.
  • He had to check the meter on the washing machine to see if it was working.
  • Can you check the outdoor temperature meter to see how cold it is?