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see out

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌsiː ˈaʊt/

see out means: To continue or remain involved in something until it ends.

verb

STAY UNTIL ENDC1

To continue or remain involved in something until it ends.

  • I plan to see out my contract.
  • The team saw out the final minutes without conceding.
  • Will she see out her term as president?

How to use it: see something out (He intends to see his contract out.)

Similar words: see through, complete, finish

Opposites: abandon

Common phrases: see out something, see out contracts, see out seasons

ACCOMPANY TO DOORB2

To walk with a visitor to the door when they leave.

  • I'll see you out.
  • She saw the guests out after dinner.
  • Could you see our visitor out, please?

How to use it: see someone out (I'll see you out after you've finished your tea.)

Similar words: show out, escort out

Opposites: show in

Common phrases: see someone out, see guests out

Questions about see out

What does see out mean?

To continue or remain involved in something until it ends.

What is see out in other languages?

Türkçe: sonuna kadar sürdürmek · Español: llevar hasta el final · Français: aller jusqu'au bout de · Deutsch: zu Ende bringen · Italiano: portare a termine · 日本語: 最後まで続ける

How do you pronounce see out?

It is pronounced /ˌsiː ˈaʊt/.

How do you use see out in a sentence?

I plan to see out my contract. The team saw out the final minutes without conceding.

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