serve something out

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

ˌserve sthˈout derived
1. to continue doing sth, especially working or staying in prison, for a fixed period of time that has been set
• He has three more years in prison before he's served out his sentence.
• (BrE)They didn't want me to serve out my notice.
2. (BrE)to share food or drink between a number of people
•I went around the guests serving out drinks.
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