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YET: PHRASAL VERBS: to check out
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to check out


to check out

  • Phrasal verb (also called two-word verb).

  • Primary meaning:  to get information about something, verify or confirm.

  • Merriam-Webster definition

  • Also means "to process out"   
    ​check out of a hotel, 
    check out at the supermarket, 

EXAMPLES:


  1. What is check out time here at the hotel?   
    2:00 pm.

    Let's leave early and have lunch at the airport.
    Sounds good to me.​

  2. Did you check out the new bar over in South Beach?  Yeah, but it  was a bit expensive.

  3. I fixed all the bugs in the program.  Check it out and let me know if it is ok.    

  4. Have you checked out the new Toyota Corolla?  I did last Saturday and it is a lot of car for the money.

  5. You need to check out the new hedge fund specializing in Indian tech companies before investing your money in the stock market

OTHER MEANINGS:

  • I will check out of the hotel at 9 a.m.  (to leave the hotel) - video

  • When I check out, I hope it is fast.  (to die)

  • At the supermarket, you have to go through the check out stand. (where you pay)   
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  • As a university student, you can check out any book at the campus library. (to borrow)

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