What does "serve time" mean?

To be confined in prison or a similar institution, typically for wrongdoing that violates the law.

What is a synonym for "serve time"?

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

verb

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Verb

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To be confined in prison or a similar institution, typically for wrongdoing that violates the law. idiomatic