scopes out
Surveys the scene
To scope out is to examine or assess something, usually in advance: Let's scope out the restaurant before we make a reservation.
The phrase suggests reconnaissance—getting a sense of a place, situation, or opportunity before committing.
He scoped out the competition before launching his product.
- checks outConfirms or departs
- inspectStudy closely for flaws
- scrutinizeInspect with close attention
- discoverFind something unknown
- planDetailed proposal for achieving
search · explore · assess · detect · reconnoiter · probe · investigate · review · analyze · anticipate · case · survey · map out · stakes out · evaluate · size up · examine · seek
scopes outbarges in
Enters without permission
rushes in · dives in · jumps in · wings it · improvises
scopes outignores
Refuses to acknowledge
overlooks · disregards · neglects · turns a blind eye · avoids
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