see out
Britishverb
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to remain or endure until the end of
we'll see the first half of the game out and then leave
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to be present at the departure of (a person from a house, room, etc)
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Also, see someone out ; see someone to the door . Escort someone to the door, as in The butler saw him out , or She refused to see him to the door . This usage was first recorded in Shakespeare's Coriolanus (3:3): “Come, come, let's see him out at gates.” Also see see someone off .
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Remain with an undertaking to the end; see see through , def. 2.
Example Sentences
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After whacking the ball into the stands in frustration, Parry regained her composure to eventually see out the straight-set victory after two hours and 26 minutes.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
They keep clean sheets and that's a rare commodity in the modern game, for a team to see out 1-0 victories like this team can.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
City's preference is for Guardiola to stay for as long as possible, but sources have told BBC Sport there is tangible uncertainty over whether he will see out the final year of his contract.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
With Powell likely to see out his term in office and Cook also hanging onto her position for now, this issue has declined in importance.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
He went back towards the door, and lay down on his side, trying to see out.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
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