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.