Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

check-out

noun
/ˈtʃek aʊt/
Definition
The process of paying for goods or services, especially in a store or online.
Examples
  • After adding books to the cart, proceed to the check-out to complete the purchase.
  • The check-out line was long during the holiday season.
  • She decided to skip the check-out process and use the express lane.
Meaning
When customers finalize their shopping and pay for their items, they go through the check-out process.
Synonyms
  • payment
  • purchase
  • finalizing the sale