service

/sˈɝvəs/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

work done by one person or group that benefits another
“budget separately for goods and services”
an act of help or assistance
“he did them a service”
the act of public worship following prescribed rules
“the Sunday service”
a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
employment in or work for another
“he retired after 30 years of service”
a force that is a branch of the armed forces
Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)
a means of serving
“of no avail”
tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
the act of mating by male animals
“the bull was worth good money in servicing fees”
(law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
“his powerful serves won the game”

verb

be used by; as of a utility
“The sewage plant served the neighboring communities”
make fit for use
“service my truck”
mate with
“male animals serve the females for breeding purposes”

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