checkout

The place in a shop where you pay for the things you want to buy.

• We waited at the checkout.
• Only two checkouts were open this morning.
• Please take your basket to the nearest checkout.

Similar words: till, cash register, checkout counter

Common phrases: at the checkout, checkout queue, checkout counter, self-service checkout

The process of paying for selected goods or recording library items you are borrowing.

• Checkout took only a minute.
• Enter your card details during checkout.
• Book checkout is quicker with your library card.

Common phrases: online checkout, checkout process, book checkout, proceed to checkout

The final steps of buying something online, when you check your order and pay.

• Enter your address at checkout.
• The website offers a faster checkout for returning customers.
• Did you add the discount code before checkout?

Common phrases: online checkout, checkout page, at checkout

The process of leaving a hotel and settling the bill, or the time by which you must leave.

• Checkout is at eleven.
• We requested a late checkout.
• Please return your room key at checkout.

Opposites: check-in

Common phrases: late checkout, checkout time, hotel checkout, express checkout