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Definition see out in British English

see out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to go with someone to the door when they are leaving in order to say goodbye to them

Example

My secretary will see you out.

1.1

to find your way out of a place that you are visiting without any help

Example

I can see myself out.

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2

to continue to the end of a period of time or an activity

Example

He will see out the year remaining on his contract.

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3

if something sees you out, it lasts longer than the time you live

Example

These are good strong shoes and they'll probably see me out.

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4

to celebrate the end of a year

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Definition see out in British English