English · Phrasal verb Attested A2

check out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ghi lại sự rời đi hoặc rút lui của ai đó hoặc thứ gì

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Where it’s used: Used American English

He checked his favorite mystery out for the twenty-third time.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To record one's departure from a workplace, hotel, restaurant, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ghi lại sự rời đi của mình từ nơi làm việc, khách sạn, nhà hàng, v.v.

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To examine, inspect, look at closely, ogle; to investigate; to gather information so as to make a decision.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khám xét, kiểm tra, xem xét kỹ lưỡng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “check out” mean?

To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.).

Is “check out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.