see out

see out (third-person singular simple present sees out, present participle seeing out, simple past saw out, past participle seen out)

1. (transitive, formal) To accompany a guest when he or she leaves.

   Please see our guest out.

2. (transitive) To continue something until completion; to watch an activity develop to a conclusion.

   I'll never give up. I'm going to see this thing out.

3. (transitive) To outlive.

• oustee, outsee