Checking, Paying Attention, or Needing

to formally request or direct someone to perform a duty or task

He called the emergency services out immediately.

to leave a hotel after returning your room key and paying the bill

We'll check out tomorrow morning before our flight.

to strongly demand or require attention, action, or a particular response

The dilapidated old house cried out for renovations with its peeling paint and crumbling walls.

to pay attention and try to hear a specific sound that one is expecting

Could you please listen out for the doorbell while I'm in the garden?

to actively search for and locate something

The librarian looked out the book I requested, but it was unfortunately unavailable for checkout.

to make a phone call to a restaurant and request them to deliver food to one's home

She sent out for Chinese takeout for dinner.

to mentally disconnect and lose awareness of one's surroundings

While watching the mesmerizing sunset, he started to space out and lose track of time.

to watch a building continuously, usually by police or reporters, to see who goes in or out

The journalist planned to stake the politician's residence out to find out who was entering or leaving.

to examine closely in order to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

She tried to suss out the situation before making any decisions.

to be cautious about the safety of someone or something

As friends, we watch out for each other's well-being during our adventures.