service
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/ˈsɜːrvɪs/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɜːvɪs/
noun
A2
a system that supplies a public need, like utilities or healthcare
The government is investing in better public services.
A2
an organization that provides a public need or works for the government
The BBC World Service broadcasts news around the globe.
A2
work done for customers, not involving making physical goods
Our company offers a variety of services to its clients.
B1
the act of helping customers in places like hotels and restaurants
The restaurant is known for its excellent service.
B2
long-term work for an organization, often respected or admired
She dedicated her life to community service.
B2
the military, including the army, navy, and air force
He joined the services after high school.
R
the use or operation of a vehicle or machine
The car is going in for service next week.
R
a check-up and maintenance of a vehicle or machine
The car needed a service before the long trip.
R
the skills or help a person can provide
We require the services of a skilled electrician.
B2
a religious ceremony or gathering
We attended a memorial service for the fallen soldier.
R
a regular transportation option like a bus or train
The train service to the city center was delayed.
R
a place on a highway with facilities like fuel and restaurants
We stopped at the services for a rest and a snack.
R
the act of starting a game by hitting the ball
Her tennis service won her the first point.
R
a set of matching dishes, cups, or other items
The tea service was beautifully crafted.
R
the job or role of being a servant
She worked in domestic service for many years.
R
the formal delivery of an official document to someone
The service of the summons was witnessed by a police officer.
verb
R
to perform maintenance on a vehicle or machine
The mechanic will service the car next week.
R
to provide something that people need or use
The town is well serviced by public transport.
R
to pay the interest on borrowed money
The business services its loans every month.
translation
a system that supplies a public need, like utilities or healthcare; an organization that provides a public need or works for the government; work done for customers, not involving making physical goods; the act of helping customers in places like hotels and restaurants; long-term work for an organization, often respected or admired; the military, including the army, navy, and air force; the use or operation of a vehicle or machine; a check-up and maintenance of a vehicle or machine; the skills or help a person can provide; a religious ceremony or gathering; a regular transportation option like a bus or train; a place on a highway with facilities like fuel and restaurants; the act of starting a game by hitting the ball; a set of matching dishes, cups, or other items; the job or role of being a servant; the formal delivery of an official document to someone
to perform maintenance on a vehicle or machine; to provide something that people need or use; to pay the interest on borrowed money
Word Forms
3rd Present
services
Past
serviced
Perfect
serviced
Progressive
servicing
Plural
services