Определение feel out в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь
to cautiously try to ascertain a person's point of view or the nature of a situation by subtle means
I think we should feel out your mom's thoughts about this before we decide anything.
Talk or act carefully with someone and find out what he thinks. "I will try and feel out my boss this weekend and see what he thinks of my chance of promotion."
try to learn someone's opinions and intentions; "I have to sound out the new professor"