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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“I can’t even describe it. I go around with Mikey sometimes, and I’m starstruck by everything I see out here. It’s hilarious to go from country roads to this,” Ellis said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Burn's aerial prowess gave England a way to see out games, though Tuchel turned to that tactic too early when trying to see out a win against Argentina.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 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
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
As tight as the chains were, Tyrion found he could see out the latter by leaning sideways and letting the iron ring support his weight.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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