begin checking
[/bɪˈɡɪn ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/]
verb phrase
começar a verificar
1. to start the process of inspecting, examining, or verifying something
We will begin checking the documents tomorrow morning.
Começaremos a verificar os documentos amanhã de manhã.
2. to initiate an inspection or quality control process
The technician began checking the equipment for defects.
O técnico começou a verificar o equipamento em busca de defeitos.
3. to start monitoring or supervising something
The manager began checking attendance records last week.
O gerente começou a verificar os registros de presença na semana passada.
In Brazilian Portuguese business contexts, 'começar a checar' is increasingly common due to English influence, while 'começar a verificar' and 'começar a conferir' remain more formal. In Portugal, English loanwords are typically avoided in favor of native Portuguese terms.
NYC Slang
start checkin' / start checkin' it out
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