inbox-checking
nounUK /ˈɪnbɒksˌtʃekɪŋ/
US /ˈɪnbɑːksˌtʃekɪŋ/
The act of looking to see if you have new messages.
Her morning inbox-checking takes only a minute.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The habit of repeatedly looking at your messages.
Constant inbox-checking can distract you from work.
3. A quick look at a shared mailbox for new items.
The team does inbox-checking every hour.
4. The moment you open your email to see what arrived.
Inbox-checking first thing in the morning is common.