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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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
Equally impressive was the composure he showed to eventually see out victory on his seventh match point.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
But Sánchez, who has become renowned or infamous for his resilience, has insisted he will see out the parliament's full legislative term.
From BBC ● May 30, 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 moved the blind aside just enough to see out into Pibb Street.
From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau
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