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[faith2k]

In the sentence, "You could use your phone to check in on an elderly relative or your pet at home." is "check in on" correct? Don't they normally say "check on/upon somebody"?

Thank you.

[bud]

"Check in on" is correct. I couldn't find a definition for it, but it has a more caring or affectionate tone than "check on." That's my opinion, anyway. I'd also say that it has a sense of repetition. When I check in on someone, I'm probably doing that on a regular basis, not just once.