check out

verbs

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
"check the brakes"; "Check out the engine"
is derived from
announce one's departure from a hotel
antonym
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
announce one's presence
"I report to work every day at 9 o'clock"
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
"These stories don't check!"
trace
"We are running down a few tips"
record, add up, and receive payment for items purchased
"She was checking out the apples that the customer had put on the conveyer belt"
is derived from
entails
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
"The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; "She buys for the big department store"
withdraw money by writing a check
try to learn someone's opinions and intentions
"I have to sound out the new professor"