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checkpoint

[ˈtʃekpɔɪnt]

checkpoint Definition

a place, typically a barrier or manned entrance, where people are stopped and questioned and vehicles are inspected, especially in order to maintain control or security.

Using checkpoint: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "checkpoint" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police set up a checkpoint to catch drunk drivers.

  • Example

    The border checkpoint was heavily guarded.

  • Example

    The airport checkpoint was crowded with passengers.

  • Example

    The military checkpoint was established to prevent unauthorized access.

checkpoint Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for checkpoint

Phrases with checkpoint

  • a location where security measures are taken to ensure the safety of people and property

    Example

    All passengers must pass through the security checkpoint before boarding the plane.

  • the name given by the Western Allies to the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War

    Example

    Checkpoint Charlie was a symbol of the Cold War and a popular tourist attraction.

  • a type of cancer treatment that blocks certain proteins made by some types of immune system cells, allowing these cells to recognize and attack cancer cells

    Example

    Checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized cancer treatment by improving survival rates for many patients.

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Summary: checkpoint in Brief

A 'checkpoint' [ˈtʃekpɔɪnt] is a place where people and vehicles are stopped and inspected, often for security or control purposes. Examples include police checkpoints to catch drunk drivers, border checkpoints, and airport security checkpoints. Other phrases include 'security checkpoint,' 'checkpoint Charlie,' and 'checkpoint inhibitor.'

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