serve out
phrasal verbPart ofserve
serve out — phrasal verb
1. to finish a fixed period of duty, punishment, or office until the end — for exam
1.phrasal verb
Definition
to finish a fixed period of duty, punishment, or office until the end — for example a prison sentence, a contract, or a term in government
Example
Heloísa decided to serve out the last six months of her teaching contract before moving.
The mayor will serve out his term and then retire from public life.