checkpoint — a place where people or vehicles are stopped for inspection or control
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a place where people or vehicles are stopped for inspection or control
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃekpɔɪnt/
Korean meaning: 검문소, 검사 지점
Korean pronunciation: 첵-포인트 (강세: 첵)
Example Sentences
- The gamer was relieved to finally reach the checkpoint after dying 20 times to the same boss.
- At the airport checkpoint, my grandmother's knitting needles caused more security drama than a spy movie.
- Police set up checkpoints throughout the city during the festival.
checkpoint
NOUN//ˈtʃekpɔɪnt//
a place where people or vehicles are stopped for inspection or control
A small red car stops at a road checkpoint for a quick pass validation.
The race organizers set up a checkpoint along the course. (CHECK + POINT = CHECKPOINT → a specific point where something is checked, verified, or controlled)
Each checkpoint marks progress toward the next point.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
20세기에 만들어진 합성어로, 'check'(확인하다)와 'point'(지점)가 결합되어 '확인하는 지점'이라는 의미가 되었습니다. 군사용어에서 시작되어 일반적으로 확산되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The gamer was relieved to finally reach the checkpoint after dying 20 times to the same boss.”
“At the airport checkpoint, my grandmother's knitting needles caused more security drama than a spy movie.”
“Police set up checkpoints throughout the city during the festival.”
“The hiking trail has several rest checkpoints with water stations.”
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