check out

verb

1. intr to pay the bill and depart, esp from a hotel
2. intr to depart from a place; record one's departure from work
3. to investigate or prove to be in order after investigation

   the police checked out all the statements

   their credentials checked out

4. informal.
   tr to have a look at; inspect

   check out the wally in the pink shirt

noun

1. 1. the latest time for vacating a room in a hotel, etc
   2. ( as modifier )

      checkout time

2. a counter, esp in a supermarket, where customers pay

Example Sentences

"We'll check out their social media and things. We need people who are interested in stopping fox hunting, not people who want to come out and fight," he said.

From BBC

Former Wales captain Gwyn Jones believes Gatland has already "checked out".

From BBC

I’m not sure I would have checked out the brambly folk of Haley Heynderickx without his recommendation, but I’m so glad I did — her “Gemini” is a new favorite of mine.

From New York Times

The Dutchman twice battled back from two legs down in the Group G decider but failed to check out at 112 on his throw and Joyce nailed 80 to seal victory.

From BBC

Within that ranking, “Election Night” was the perfect combination of checking in and checking out.

From Salon

Related Words

• inspect
• investigate