scope out

Etymology
Quite possibly from the act of surveying (something) from a distance with a, such as a field scope , binoculars, or , as especially in military reconnoitering.

Verb

 * 1)  To examine; to scout; to investigate
 * The conference starts on the 12th, but the building will be open on the 11th if you want to scope out the room ahead of time.
 * The conference starts on the 12th, but the building will be open on the 11th if you want to scope out the room ahead of time.

Translations

 * Italian: ,