Serve out
verb
To finish doing or providing something that has been agreed.
He decided to serve out his contract instead of resigning early.
Often appears as...
- serve out a sentence
- serve out a term
verb
To distribute food or drink.
She served out the soup to all the guests.
Often appears as...
- serve out food
- serve out drinks
verb
To continue doing something until it is finished.
He served out the match to win the championship.
Often appears as...
- serve out the match
- serve out the game
verb
To finish doing or providing something that has been agreed.
He decided to serve out his contract instead of resigning early.
Often appears as...
- serve out a sentence
- serve out a term
verb
To distribute food or drink.
She served out the soup to all the guests.
Often appears as...
- serve out food
- serve out drinks
verb
To continue doing something until it is finished.
He served out the match to win the championship.
Often appears as...
- serve out the match
- serve out the game
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Commitment Shown
Indicates a person's dedication to completing a task or agreement regardless of circumstances.
Despite receiving another job offer, she decided to serve out her current contract.
Pro Tip 2/3Legally Binding
Commonly used to describe the fulfillment of legal obligations such as contracts or sentences.
He had no choice but to serve out his sentence after the verdict.
Pro Tip 3/3Endurance Implication
Suggests a person is persisting through something that may be difficult or unwanted.
The mayor had to serve out her term despite the scandals.
Pro Tip 1/3Commitment Shown
Indicates a person's dedication to completing a task or agreement regardless of circumstances.
Despite receiving another job offer, she decided to serve out her current contract.
Pro Tip 2/3Legally Binding
Commonly used to describe the fulfillment of legal obligations such as contracts or sentences.
He had no choice but to serve out his sentence after the verdict.
Pro Tip 3/3Endurance Implication
Suggests a person is persisting through something that may be difficult or unwanted.
The mayor had to serve out her term despite the scandals.
Pro Tip 1/3Commitment Shown
Indicates a person's dedication to completing a task or agreement regardless of circumstances.
Despite receiving another job offer, she decided to serve out her current contract.
Pro Tip 2/3Legally Binding
Commonly used to describe the fulfillment of legal obligations such as contracts or sentences.
He had no choice but to serve out his sentence after the verdict.
Pro Tip 3/3Endurance Implication
Suggests a person is persisting through something that may be difficult or unwanted.
The mayor had to serve out her term despite the scandals.
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