The phrase "check the power" is correct and usable in written English.
You could use it when referring to the need to double-check a source of power, such as an electrical outlet or a device's battery. For example, "Before we start the movie, let's make sure to check the power."
Republicans won control of both houses of 25 state legislatures, up from 14. Now some of those newly powerful Republicans have decided to check the power of public sector unions, saying they have long used their political influence to win wages and benefits that the lawmakers believe are not affordable.
Those leaders increasingly see the Americans as trying to check the power of the majority Shiites.
That is because it will help check the power of the true threat to consumer welfare: OPEC.
ITS champions say that it will advance the cause of liberty and check the power of Britain's over-mighty executive.
They patiently explained the American system of an independent judiciary whose role was to check the power of the executive.
To check the Power Options settings yourself, go to the Start menu, then Control Panel and then to Power Options.
The network system in France could use a lot more agency autonomy to check the power of that élite.
They might even check the power of the tycoons who call most of the shots in public life.It seems more likely that the breathing-space will be wasted.
Louis's endless series of foreign wars, designed to advance his dynastic ambitions and to check the power of Protestant countries like Britain and Holland, had cost several fortunes.
It was also created in part to check the power of developing countries in the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Ideas for improvement range from making greater use of referendums and other forms of direct democracy, to giving more power to courts to check the power of politicians.
