checks, checked, checking
to check out
phrasal verbE
To verify or confirm information
- 1Can you check out these facts for me?
- 2I need to check out if the store is open.
When you want to make sure something is true or correct, you look at it carefully or ask someone about it. For example, if you hear some news, you ask another person or look online to see if it is right. This helps you know the truth.
People often say "Let me check it out" when they want to look at something online, like a website or a news story, to see if the information is true.
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at a fuel stop
Verifying Directions
Ronald
Hey Timothy, are you sure this is the right way to the highway?
Timothy
I think so, but let me check out the map on my phone to be sure.
Ronald
Good idea, we don't want to get lost.
Timothy
Alright, it looks like we're on the right track.
at the meat counter
Confirming the Order
Richard
I think we ordered three pounds of chicken, right?
Cynthia
Let me check out the receipt to confirm.
Richard
Good idea, I don't want to get it wrong.
Cynthia
Yes, it says three pounds here.
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Similar to "to check out":
- 1verify
- 2confirm
