checkout

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing

n. the steps you take to pay for items in an online shop.

n. the sequence of digital steps required to confirm an order and complete a financial transaction on an e-commerce platform.

“I had three items in my basket, but I decided to leave before reaching the checkout.”

“The website's checkout process was streamlined to allow returning customers to complete their purchases with a single click.”

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun

n. the process of paying your bill and leaving a hotel room.

n. the administrative procedure of vacating a hotel room and settling the final account.

“Checkout is at eleven o'clock, so we have time for a quick breakfast.”

“The hotel offers an express checkout service for business travellers who need to depart before the reception desk opens at dawn.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technology Technical · Formal

n. a test to make sure a machine or system is working correctly.

n. a systematic inspection or functional test of a piece of equipment or a complex system.

“The engineers performed a final checkout of the aircraft's engines before the flight.”

“A rigorous pre-launch checkout of the communication systems is mandatory to ensure the safety of the mission.”