case the joint

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English

Verb

case the joint (third-person singular simple present cases the joint, present participle casing the joint, simple past and past participle cased the joint)

  1. (idiomatic, slang, criminology) To thoroughly observe or examine a place, in order to familiarize oneself with its workings in preparation for criminal activity, often robbery.
  2. (idiomatic, slang) To thoroughly observe or examine a place, without any nefarious motive or intent.