served the time

A form of serve the time — To adapt one's views or comportment to suit the dominant circumstances or conventions.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of serve the time
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APA

served the time. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/served%20the%20time

MLA

“served the time.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/served%20the%20time. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “served the time,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/served%20the%20time.

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