serve out

verb

served out; serving out; serves out

: to complete (a term in office, a prison sentence, etc.)

He was unable to serve out his five-year term as chairperson.

She was allowed to serve out her sentence in a prison close to home.

Examples of serve out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Given that Chuy García continued to serve out his term despite the health issues his wife is experiencing and his new responsibilities as guardian of his grandchild, the other explanation does not hold water. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

The rapper was transferred to Fort Dix to serve out the rest of his sentence later that month. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

There was a late charge as Shelton tried to serve out the set. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The city’s charter authorizes the mayor to nominate someone to serve out the term of a vacated seat on the City Council when fewer than 18 months are left of the four-year term. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for serve out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout