service

serv|ice1 [ `sɜrvıs ] noun ***

▸ 1 system to meet needs

▸ 2 help/advice

▸ 3 doing government work

▸ 4 work/duties done for someone

▸ 5 organization giving help

▸ 6 religious ceremony

▸ 7 money to help pay waiter

▸ 8 use/benefit object gives

▸ 9 of machines/vehicles

▸ 10 regular transportation

▸ 11 the military

▸ 12 in tennis etc.

▸ 13 set of plates and cups

▸ 14 giving of document

▸ 15 employment as servant

▸ + PHRASES

1. ) count a system provided by a government or official organization for the needs of the public:

the police/ambulance service

a ) essential services the supply of things such as water, gas, electricity, health care, and education

=> HEALTH SERVICE

2. ) count or uncount help that you give to someone, especially by using your skills, ability, or knowledge:

do someone a service: You'll be doing me a service by just staying out of my way.

need the services of someone: To achieve the best results you need the services of a designer.

offer your services as something: Sarah offered her services as a babysitter for the day.

a ) uncount help and advice given to customers in a store, hotel, or business:

a store with a reputation for excellent customer service

the standard/level/quality of service: We must raise the quality of service to our customers.

b ) be of service to someone to help or be useful to someone:

Let us know if we can be of any further service to you.

3. ) count an organization that does work for a government:

the prison/diplomatic service

4. ) count or uncount work or duties done for a person or an organization:

Jack was given a gold watch after 25 years of loyal service.

an award for her services to the community

voluntary service: He was finally rewarded for his many years of outstanding voluntary service.

a ) for services rendered FORMAL in exchange for work that you have done for someone:

Fees for services rendered by the union's lawyers amount to $5,000.

5. ) count a business or organization that earns money by providing help, information, or advice for the public:

financial/banking services

a ) count or uncount work, help, or advice provided by a business or organization for the public:

provide a service: We strive to provide a first-class service.

goods and services: a tax on goods and services

6. ) count a religious ceremony:

a church/marriage/funeral/memorial service

7. ) count or uncount MAINLY BRITISH a SERVICE CHARGE in a restaurant

8. ) uncount the use and benefit that an object provides you with:

This old van has given us years of service.

a ) in service/out of service in use/not in use:

Many of the older planes have been taken out of service.

9. ) uncount regular examination of a vehicle or machine to make sure that it works correctly and make repairs:

I need to take my truck in for service.

a ) an occasion when a vehicle or machine is examined to check that it works correctly and to make repairs:

When was the last time your car had a service?

10. ) count a bus, train, ship, or plane that goes regularly to a particular place or at a particular time:

The 10:17 service to White Plains has been canceled again.

11. ) the service the military

1

a ) uncount duties performed as a member of the military, especially during a war

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b ) the (armed) services all of the departments of the military, including the army, navy, air force, and MARINES

12. ) count a hit of a ball that starts the play in a game such as tennis: SERVE

13. ) count a complete set of plates and cups with the same design: DINNER SERVICE

14. ) uncount FORMAL the action of officially giving someone a legal document that orders them to do something:

service of: the service of a summons/writ

15. ) uncount OLD-FASHIONED employment as a servant in someone's house: DOMESTIC SERVICE

be at someone's service FORMAL

to be available to help someone with whatever they need:

My car and driver will be at your service during your stay.

service

serv|ice 2 [ `sɜrvıs ] verb transitive **

1. ) to examine and repair a vehicle or machine as part of a regular check that it is working correctly:

The car had just been serviced and was running perfectly.

2. ) to do work or perform duties for a person, an organization, or a community:

Electricity from the dam services several counties.

3. ) BUSINESS to pay interest on money that you have borrowed from someone:

service a debt

service

serv|ice 3 [ `sɜrvıs ] adjective

1. ) used by the staff of a building or organization, and not by customers or the public:

the service door/elevator

2. ) relating to or belonging to the military:

service personnel

3. ) providing help, information, or advice for the public in exchange for payment:

the service sector