pursue vs check out

pursue and check out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pursue	No	No	Yes	No
check out	No	No	Yes	No

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

Other hyponyms of pursue include run down.

pursue (verb)	check out (verb)
go in search of or hunt for	examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
follow in or as if in pursuit	announce one's departure from a hotel
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in	try to learn someone's opinions and intentions
carry further or advance	record, add up, and receive payment for items purchased
	withdraw money by writing a check
	trace
	be verified or confirmed; pass inspection