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Definition check out in American English

check out phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to leave a hotel after paying the bill

Example

Joan had already checked out of the hotel.

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2

to pay for your goods before leaving a supermarket or other large store

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3

to borrow a book from a library

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4

to examine someone or something in order to be certain that everything is correct, true, or satisfactory

Example

The police are checking the woman out.

Example

I've been taking lots of pictures, just to check out the camera.

Example

Go to the doctor and get yourself checked out.

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4.1

to look at someone or something to see whether you like them

Example

Have you checked out the new health club yet?

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5

if information checks out, you feel that it is true after examining it

Example

Their story just didn't check out.

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Definition check out in American English