checkout
- 01 A2 Elementary
the place in a shop where you pay for your goods.
the physical counter or station in a retail establishment where items are scanned and payment is processed.
Simple“The line at the checkout was very long because only one person was working.”
In context“The supermarket recently installed several self-service checkouts to reduce the congestion typically seen during the evening rush hour.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
the steps you take to pay for items in an online shop.
the sequence of digital steps required to confirm an order and complete a financial transaction on an e-commerce platform.
Simple“I had three items in my basket, but I decided to leave before reaching the checkout.”
In context“The website's checkout process was streamlined to allow returning customers to complete their purchases with a single click.”
Synonymspaymentfinalisation - 03 A2 Elementary
the process of paying your bill and leaving a hotel room.
the administrative procedure of vacating a hotel room and settling the final account.
Simple“Checkout is at eleven o'clock, so we have time for a quick breakfast.”
In context“The hotel offers an express checkout service for business travellers who need to depart before the reception desk opens at dawn.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
a test to make sure a machine or system is working correctly.
a systematic inspection or functional test of a piece of equipment or a complex system.
Simple“The engineers performed a final checkout of the aircraft's engines before the flight.”
In context“A rigorous pre-launch checkout of the communication systems is mandatory to ensure the safety of the mission.”
Synonyms
Deverbal from check out.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.