to scout a location; to reconnoiter
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to case a place; to scout a location (prior to a crime)
informalSpecific criminal jargon for planning a burglary or robbery. Often carries a negative connotation of premeditation.
These individuals had already cased the location several times before the robbery.
The police suspected he was scouting locations for the burglary gang.
verb
to check out a location in advance; to do a site recce
informalA general, neutral term used in planning, tourism, event organization, or business to gather information about a venue. The '儿' ending (cǎidiǎn'ér) indicates an informal, colloquial pronunciation. Also commonly used in the internet slang sense of 'getting to a place just in time for something,' e.g., arriving exactly when a store opens.
We plan to check out that viral restaurant this weekend.
Before the event, staff need to do a site recce of the venue.
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He arrives exactly on the dot for work every day, not a minute early.