Check in versus Check-in

What is the Difference Between Check in and Check-in?


When to Use Check in

Check in is a verb phrase. It means to register upon arrival.

Travelers check in at airports and hotels, and a supervisor might check in with an employee to verify that a project is on schedule.

For example,

  • Most airlines now allow guests to check in online up to 24 hours before their flight departs.
  • “Miguel, please check in with me after you get an update from the contractors,” said Christine.

    When to Use Check-in

    When hyphenated, check-in is an adjective or a noun.

    As a noun, it refers to the act of registering upon arrival.

    As an adjective, it describes an object used for this purpose.

    For example:

  • Ariel signed the check-in sheet on the lobby and entered the lecture hall to find a seat.
  • “You will be charged a $50 check-in fee if you arrive after 4pm,” said the receptionist.

    Summary

    Is it check in or check-in? Check-in and check in seem similar, but they are different parts of speech.

    Check in is a verb phrase that means to register upon arrival.
    Check-in is used as an adjective or a noun to describe objects used for this purpose, or the act itself, respectively.

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