Checkpoints: meaning, definitions and examples

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checkpoints

 

[ ˈtʃɛkˌpɔɪnts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

security

Checkpoints are designated locations where individuals or vehicles are stopped and inspected for security purposes.

Synonyms

control point, inspection point, security point

Examples of usage

  • Travelers must pass through several checkpoints before boarding the plane.
  • The police set up checkpoints to screen for drunk drivers.
  • Border checkpoints are used to prevent illegal crossings.
  • Checkpoints are crucial for maintaining safety and security.
Context #2 | Noun

milestone

Checkpoints can also refer to specific points in a process or journey that serve as milestones or markers of progress.

Synonyms

marker, milestone, progress point

Examples of usage

  • She reached a checkpoint in her career when she got promoted.
  • Finishing a chapter in a book can be a checkpoint for some readers.
  • Crossing off items on a to-do list can serve as checkpoints in completing tasks.

Translations

Translations of the word "checkpoints" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pontos de verificação

🇮🇳 चेकपॉइंट्स

🇩🇪 Kontrollpunkte

🇮🇩 titik pemeriksaan

🇺🇦 контрольні точки

🇵🇱 punkty kontrolne

🇯🇵 チェックポイント

🇫🇷 points de contrôle

🇪🇸 puntos de control

🇹🇷 kontrol noktaları

🇰🇷 검문소

🇸🇦 نقاط التفتيش

🇨🇿 kontrolní body

🇸🇰 kontrolné body

🇨🇳 检查点

🇸🇮 kontrolne točke

🇮🇸 eftirlitsstöðvar

🇰🇿 бақылау-өткізу пункттері

🇬🇪 შემოწმების პუნქტები

🇦🇿 nəzarət məntəqələri

🇲🇽 puntos de control

Word origin

The term 'checkpoint' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'check' and 'point' to denote a specific location for inspection or control. It gained prominence during times of conflict and has since been widely adopted in security and milestone contexts.

See also: check, checkable, checker, checkered, checking, checkout, checkpoint, recheck, unchecked.