check out

/tʃˈɛk ˈaʊt/

to check out

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: check]

to leave a hotel after returning your room key and paying the bill

antonyms : check in

to examine if someone is suitable or something is true

synonyms : check

withdraw money by writing a check

synonyms : cheque

to understand the thoughts and intentions of someone or inform oneself about something

synonyms : feel out

record, add up, and receive payment for items purchased

trace

synonyms : run down

be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

synonyms : check

*** Withdraw (an item), as from a library, and have the withdrawal recorded

*** To tally one's purchases and take payment for them

*** Examine, inspect, look at closely, ogle; to investigate

Examples

1. Hey, check out this cool video I found.

2. The hotel gave me a receipt when I checked out.

3. On checking out, he returned his room key to the reception.

4. Alice's husband had a roving eye, always checking out other women even when they were out together.