act on vs check out

act on and check out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
act on	No	No	Yes	No
check out	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, check out is a hyponym of act on; that is, check out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act on:

Other hyponyms of act on include run down.

act on (verb)	check out (verb)
carry further or advance	examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
regulate one's behavior in accordance with certain information, ideas, or advice	announce one's departure from a hotel
	try to learn someone's opinions and intentions
	record, add up, and receive payment for items purchased
	withdraw money by writing a check
	trace
	be verified or confirmed; pass inspection