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～ abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
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～ put a check mark on or near or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units"
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～ be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"
check
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～ make an examination or investigation; "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class"
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～ find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time"
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～ lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
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～ make cracks or chinks in; "The heat checked the paint"
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～ become fractured; break or crack on the surface only; "The glass cracked when it was heated"
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～ stop in a chase especially when scent is lost; "The dog checked"
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～ place into check; "He checked my kings"
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～ hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping; "Check your coat at the door"
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～ develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"
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～ decline to initiate betting