Check out

phrasal verb

To look at or examine something.

Check out the view from this window.
Visual representation of "check out" - To look at or examine something

Often appears as...

  • check out the view
  • check out this book
phrasal verb

To borrow something from a library.

I'm going to check out a few books on the topic from the library.
Visual representation of "check out" - To borrow something from a library

Often appears as...

  • check out a book
  • check out a dvd

Usage tips

Academic

phrasal verb

To leave a hotel after paying and returning your room key.

We need to check out of our hotel by 11am.
Visual representation of "check out" - To leave a hotel after paying and returning your room key

Often appears as...

  • check out of a hotel
  • check out by 11am
phrasal verb

To verify or investigate.

The police are checking out his alibi.
Visual representation of "check out" - To verify or investigate

Often appears as...

  • check out the details
  • check out the alibi
phrasal verb

To look at someone because you think they are attractive.

Stop checking out the girls and focus on your work.
Visual representation of "check out" - To look at someone because you think they are attractive

Often appears as...

  • checking out the girls
  • checking out the guys

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

phrasal verb

To pay for your purchases at a store.

I'm ready to check out with these items.
Visual representation of "check out" - To pay for your purchases at a store

Often appears as...

  • check out with items
  • check out at the counter
phrasal verb

To look at or examine something.

Check out the view from this window.
Visual representation of "check out" - To look at or examine something

Often appears as...

  • check out the view
  • check out this book
phrasal verb

To borrow something from a library.

I'm going to check out a few books on the topic from the library.
Visual representation of "check out" - To borrow something from a library

Often appears as...

  • check out a book
  • check out a dvd

Usage tips

Academic

phrasal verb

To leave a hotel after paying and returning your room key.

We need to check out of our hotel by 11am.
Visual representation of "check out" - To leave a hotel after paying and returning your room key

Often appears as...

  • check out of a hotel
  • check out by 11am
phrasal verb

To verify or investigate.

The police are checking out his alibi.
Visual representation of "check out" - To verify or investigate

Often appears as...

  • check out the details
  • check out the alibi
phrasal verb

To look at someone because you think they are attractive.

Stop checking out the girls and focus on your work.
Visual representation of "check out" - To look at someone because you think they are attractive

Often appears as...

  • checking out the girls
  • checking out the guys

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

phrasal verb

To pay for your purchases at a store.

I'm ready to check out with these items.
Visual representation of "check out" - To pay for your purchases at a store

Often appears as...

  • check out with items
  • check out at the counter
Definition 1 of 6
Visual representation of "check out"
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Context Matters

Used when recommending something you think is worth noticing.

Illustration for Context Matters
You should check out the new cafe, they have great coffee!
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Casual Suggestion

Often implies a casual or informal recommendation, not a command.

Illustration for Casual Suggestion
Check out this song, I think you'll like it.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Context Matters

Used when recommending something you think is worth noticing.

Illustration for Context Matters
You should check out the new cafe, they have great coffee!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Casual Suggestion

Often implies a casual or informal recommendation, not a command.

Illustration for Casual Suggestion
Check out this song, I think you'll like it.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Context Matters

Used when recommending something you think is worth noticing.

Illustration for Context Matters
You should check out the new cafe, they have great coffee!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Casual Suggestion

Often implies a casual or informal recommendation, not a command.

Illustration for Casual Suggestion
Check out this song, I think you'll like it.
Visual representation of the word "Check out"

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