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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To see/observe/investigate something (often used with “it”)

Example sentence
Lets check out that new art gallery.
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check it out

check out this video

check out the website

check out a new restaurant

definitely check it out

Separable usage
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She checked out the new restaurant. ✅ (Correct)

She checked the new restaurant out. ✅ (Correct)

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Definition

To borrow (usually) a book from a library

Example sentence
I checked out this book on rare plants at the library.
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check out a book

check out library books

check out materials

books checked out

Separable usage
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She checked out a novel. ✅ (Correct)
She checked a novel out. ✅ (Correct

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Definition

To follow procedures for leaving a hotel etc.

Example sentence
He has to check out of the hotel by 11am.
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check out of the hotel

check out at noon

late checkout (used as noun here)

check out at the front desk

guests must check out

Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.

They checked out without any problems. ✅ (Correct)

They checked out without any problems in. ❌ (Incorrect)