check out
phrasal verbcheck out
- to be found to be true or acceptable after being examined
- The local police found her story didn't check out.
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check out (of…)
- to pay your bill and leave a hotel, etc.
- Guests should check out of their rooms by noon.
- I'm sorry, they aren't here. They checked out this morning.
check somebody/something out
- to find out if something is correct, or if somebody is acceptable
- The police are checking out his alibi.
- We'll have to check him out before we employ him.
- (informal) to look at or examine a person or thing that seems interesting or attractive
- Check out the prices at our new store!
- Hey, check out that car!
check something out
- to borrow something from an official place, for example a book from a library
- The book has been checked out in your name.