Say it like this
Real examples
"I'll check in with the backend team about the API changes."
"Hey, just checking in on the deployment. Any updates?"
"Checking in to see if there's anything else needed for this PR."
"Checked in with QA—they'll start testing tomorrow."
"We should check in more often during long sprints."
"Let's check in mid-sprint to see if we're on track."
"Let me check in my changes before we continue."
Don't say this
Other forms
check in
"I need to check in with my manager."
checks in
"She checks in with the team every morning."
checked in
"I checked in with the client yesterday."
checking in
"Just checking in to see how things are going."
check-in
"We have a weekly check-in meeting on Mondays."
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Practice
Try it
4 quick exercises
1. You want to ask a teammate about their progress on a feature.
2. I need to check in the design team before the meeting.
3. Just _____ to see if you need any help with the deployment.
4. I want to talk to you quickly about the status of the project. (Use 'check in')
Questions
Quick poll
Have you said "check in" in a standup this week?
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