Phrasal Verbs Using 'Out' - Checking, Paying Attention, or Needing
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to call out
[Verb]
to formally request or direct someone to perform a duty or task
Ex: He called the emergency services out immediately.
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to check out
[Verb]
to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true
Ex: The detective will check out the alibi to verify its legitimacy.
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to cry out for
[Verb]
to strongly demand or require attention, action, or a particular response
Ex: The dilapidated old house cried out for renovations with its peeling paint and crumbling walls.
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to listen out for
[Verb]
to pay attention and try to hear a specific sound that one is expecting
Ex: Could you please listen out for the doorbell while I'm in the garden?
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to look out
[Verb]
to actively search for and locate something
Ex: The librarian looked out the book I requested, but it was unfortunately unavailable for checkout.
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to send out for
[Verb]
to make a phone call to a restaurant and request them to deliver food to one's home
Ex: She sent out for Chinese takeout for dinner.
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to space out
[Verb]
to mentally disconnect and lose awareness of one's surroundings
Ex: While watching the mesmerizing sunset, he started to space out and lose track of time.
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to stake out
[Verb]
to watch a building continuously, usually by police or reporters, to see who goes in or out
Ex: The journalist planned to stake the politician's residence out to find out who was entering or leaving.
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to suss out
[Verb]
to examine closely in order to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
Ex: She tried to suss out the situation before making any decisions.
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to watch out for
[Verb]
to be cautious about the safety of someone or something
Ex: As friends, we watch out for each other's well-being during our adventures.
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