Meanings
How to pronounce "serve time":
AU
To be confined in prison or a similar institution, typically for wrongdoing that violates the law.
Example Sentences
1
He was convicted of fraud and had to serve time in prison.
2
After being found guilty, the criminal had to serve time behind bars.
3
The murderer will serve time in a maximum-security prison.
4
Despite pleading guilty, he was thankful that he didn't have to serve time in jail.
5
The judge decided to give him probation instead of making him serve time.