The amount of time we spend believing we can't is more than enough time to learn how we can.

You KEN Do It.

KENJIE

CHECK OUT

Kenjie SuarezESLOctober 30, 2018 25

MEANING

to look at or explore something, for the first time.
examine something in order to be certain that everything is correct, true, or satisfactory.
leave a hotel
to vacate and pay for one’s lodging (as at a hotel).
to have the cost of purchases totaled and pay the cost.

EXAMPLES:

I’ve been taking lots of pictures, just to check out the camera.

Go to the doctor and get yourself checked out.

Hey, check out this video!

I’ve heard a lot about that band. I really need to check them out.

I really want to go check out that new coffee shop on Broadway.

We checked out (of/from our hotel) at 5 a.m. to catch a 7 a.m. flight.

May I settle my bill, please? I’d like to check out.

Please remember to leave your room keys at reception when you check out.

Kenjie Suarez

Ken currently lives in China and works for National Geographic Learning as an ESL teacher. When he is not teaching, he builds websites and writes blogs. He also helps teachers obtain a TESOL certificate and get a teaching job in China.