if information checks out, you feel that it is true after examining it
to borrow a book from a library
to examine someone or something in order to be certain that everything is correct, true, or satisfactory
to leave a hotel or a private hospital after paying the bill
to look at someone or something to see whether you like them
to pay for your goods before leaving a supermarket or other large shop
But first, I think there's one place I need to check out right here in town.
Go to the doctor and get yourself checked out.
Have you checked out the local sports centre yet?
I’ve been taking loads of photographs, just to check out the camera.
Joan had already checked out of the hotel.
Marijke has also asked the German teams to check out your idea about a campaign of academic criticism.
That evening I went over to Freda Taylor's to check out Cheryl's employers.
The police are checking the woman out.
Their story just didn’t check out.
We have to check out new routes or new ships, rather than enjoy them the way we should," she complained, sometimes bitterly.
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