What does "do time" mean?

To spend time in prison (as a prisoner) or in the military (as a servicemember).

What is a synonym for "do time"?

Common synonyms include: alternate, be imprisoned, cover, do a hitch, do a stint, do a tour.

verb, slang

verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Verb

1
To spend time in prison (as a prisoner) or in the military (as a servicemember). colloquial
"My wife is unavailable for three months, as she's doing time for fraud."

"My wife is unavailable for three months, as she's doing time for fraud."