see out

British  

verb

1. to remain or endure until the end of

   we'll see the first half of the game out and then leave

2. to be present at the departure of (a person from a house, room, etc)

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see out Idioms  

1. 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 .

2. Remain with an undertaking to the end; see see through , def. 2.

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Example Sentences

Australia's Kasatkina improved slightly in the second set and recovered from falling an early break down, but Osaka recovered quickly to win the next three games and see out the victory.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

Sanchez has rebuffed opposition demands to resign, insisting his minority coalition will see out its term until the next scheduled vote in 2027.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 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

The floor is plush carpet and the walls are all tinted mirrors so those inside can see out but nobody can look in.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston