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- See:
- check
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When people check out in a supermarket or other large store, they go through the process of paying for what they want to buy. If the store is busy, they may have to wait in line to check out.
In many stores, people check out with a cashier who works for the store. In some stores, there are machines that let people check out by themselves. |
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When people check out of a hotel, they say in an official way that they are finished with their hotel room, and then they pay their bill.
Mr. Simpson stayed at the hotel last night, but he checked out early this morning. |
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When you check out a book at the library, you let the library record the fact that you plan to borrow a particular book. This way, the library knows that the book will be out of the library and that it is you who will have that particular book. Sometimes a library worker helps you check out books and sometimes you check out books using a machine.
Rachel brought four books back to the library this afternoon, and she checked out four more. |
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(informal) When people check out something, they try it or take a look at it. They check it out to see what it is, or to see if they like it, or to decide what they think about it.
That's a great game! You really have to check it out!Carla and her boyfriend checked out the new ice cream place on Saturday. They decided they liked their usual place better. |
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