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serviceadjective UK /ˈsɜː(r)vɪs/ 1 used by the staff of a building or organization, and not by customers or the public Synonyms and related words
Words that describe buildings or rooms and parts of buildings appointed baronial beachfront 2 relating to or belonging to the armed forces Synonyms and related words
General words relating to army life 3 providing help, information, or advice for the public in exchange for payment Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe businesses and companies
service1 used by the staff of a building or organization, and not by customers or the publicthe service door/elevator Synonyms and related words
Words that describe buildings or rooms and parts of buildings appointed baronial beachfront 2 relating to or belonging to the military Synonyms and related words
General words relating to army life 3 providing help, information, or advice for the public in exchange for payment Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe businesses and companies
service
1 countable a system provided by a government or official organization for the needs of the publicthe police/ambulance service Synonyms and related words
Help with social problems 2 countable/uncountable help that you give to someone, especially by using your skills, ability, or knowledgedo 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 childminder for the day. Synonyms and related words
Help help contribution assistance 2a uncountable help and advice given to customers in a shop, hotel, or businessa shop with a reputation for excellent customer service the standard/level/quality of service: We must raise the quality of service to our customers. Synonyms and related words
Services in hotels and guest houses bed and board bed and breakfast board Synonyms and related words
The activity of selling aftermarket buyer’s market call
3 countable a business or organization that earns money by providing help, information, or advice for the publicfinancial/banking services Synonyms and related words
Specific types of business ALMO authenticator automaker 3a countable/uncountable work, help, or advice provided by a business or organization for the publicprovide a service: We aim to provide a first-class service. Synonyms and related words
Help help contribution assistance
4 countable an organization that does work for a governmentthe prison/diplomatic service Synonyms and related words
Government departments and public bodies administration agency branch 5 countable/uncountable work or duties done for a person or an organizationJack had given 25 years of loyal service. She was praised for her services to the community. voluntary service: He was finally rewarded for his many years of outstanding voluntary service. Synonyms and related words
General words relating to jobs and work a good/smart/clever career move appointment background 6 countable/uncountable a service charge in a restaurant Synonyms and related words
In restaurants and cafes à la carte bill bill of fare 7 uncountable the use and benefit that an object provides you withThis old van has given us years of service. Synonyms and related words 8 countable a bus, train, ship, or plane that goes regularly to a particular place or at a particular timeThe Hastings service leaves from Platform 4. Synonyms and related words
General words for transportation arrivals communication conveyance 9 countable an occasion when a vehicle or machine is examined to check that it works correctly and to make repairsI need to take the car in for a service. Synonyms and related words
Careful examination and inspections examination analysis review 10 countable a religious ceremonya church/marriage/funeral/memorial service Synonyms and related words
Religious ceremonies and practices 11 countable a hit of a ball that starts the play in a game such as tennis Synonyms and related words
Actions in playing games or sports 12 the servicesthe armed forcesSynonyms and related words
The armed forces and armies airborne air force air power 12a uncountable duties performed as a member of the armed forces, especially during a warsee (=perform) service: Tony saw service during the Gulf War. Synonyms and related words
Fighting in a war and relating to fighting in a war action stations active duty active service
13 uncountable old-fashionedemployment as a servant in someone’s housebe in/go into service (=be/become a servant): Her family had been in service for seven generations. Synonyms and related words
Employed and in employment at the coalface be back in business employment 14 countable a complete set of plates and cups with the same design Synonyms and related words
Crockery used for serving and pouring food and drinks 15 uncountable legalthe action of officially giving someone a legal document that orders them to do somethingservice of: the service of a summons/writ Synonyms and related words
Judgments, verdicts and official orders acquit acquittal affiliation order
be at someone’s service be of service to someone essential services for services rendered in service/out of service
service
1 countable a system provided by a government or official organization for the needs of the publicthe police/ambulance service Synonyms and related words
Help with social problems agency block grant caring profession 2 countable/uncountable help that you give to someone, especially by using your skills, ability, or knowledgedo 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. Synonyms and related words
Help help contribution assistance 2a uncountable help and advice given to customers in a store, hotel, or businessa store with a reputation for excellent customer service the standard/level/quality of service: We must raise the quality of service to our customers. Synonyms and related words
Services in hotels and guest houses bed and breakfast board full board Synonyms and related words
The activity of selling aftermarket buyer’s market call
3 countable an organization that does work for a governmentthe prison/diplomatic service Synonyms and related words
Government departments and public bodies administration agency branch 4 countable/uncountable work or duties done for a person or an organizationJack had given 25 years of loyal service. She was praised for her services to the community. voluntary service: He was finally rewarded for his many years of outstanding voluntary service. Synonyms and related words
General words relating to jobs and work a good/smart/clever career move appointment background 5 countable a business or organization that earns money by providing help, information, or advice for the publicfinancial/banking services Synonyms and related words
Specific types of business ALMO authenticator automaker 5a countable/uncountable work, help, or advice provided by a business or organization for the publicprovide a service: We strive to provide a first-class service. Synonyms and related words
Help help contribution assistance
6 countable a religious ceremonya church/marriage/funeral/memorial service Synonyms and related words
Religious ceremonies and practices 7 countable/uncountable mainly Britisha service charge in a restaurant Synonyms and related words
In restaurants and cafes à la carte all-you-can-eat bill 8 uncountable the use and benefit that an object provides you withThis old van has given us years of service. Synonyms and related words 9 uncountable regular examination of a vehicle or machine to make sure that it works correctly and make repairsI need to take my truck in for service. Synonyms and related words
Repairs and the action of repairing repair maintenance overhaul 9a an occasion when a vehicle or machine is examined to check that it works correctly and to make repairsWhen was the last time your car had a service? Synonyms and related words
Careful examination and inspections examination analysis review
10 countable a bus, train, ship, or plane that goes regularly to a particular place or at a particular timeThe 10:17 service to White Plains has been canceled again. Synonyms and related words
General words for transportation arrivals communication conveyance Synonyms and related words
The armed forces and armies airborne air force air power 11a uncountable duties performed as a member of the military, especially during a war Synonyms and related words
Fighting in a war and relating to fighting in a war active duty active service aggressor
12 countable a hit of a ball that starts the play in a game such as tennis Synonyms and related words
Actions in playing games or sports 13 countable a complete set of plates and cups with the same design Synonyms and related words
Crockery used for serving and pouring food and drinks 14 uncountable legalthe action of officially giving someone a legal document that orders them to do somethingservice of: the service of a summons/writ Synonyms and related words
Judgments, verdicts and official orders acquit acquittal affiliation order 15 uncountable old-fashionedemployment as a servant in someone’s house Synonyms and related words
Employed and in employment at the coalface be back in business employment
the (armed) services be at someone’s service be of service to someone essential services for services rendered in service/out of service service
verb transitive UK /ˈsɜː(r)vɪs/ 1 to examine and repair a vehicle or machine as part of a regular check that it is working correctlyThe car had just been serviced and was running perfectly. Synonyms and related words 2 to do work or to perform duties for a person, an organization, or a communityElectricity from the dam services several counties. Synonyms and related words
To work, and to work in a particular way 3 businessto pay interest on money that you have borrowed from someoneHe was using all his income to service his debts and so was unable to save any money. Synonyms and related words
To pay, or to not pay money you owe
service
verb transitive US /ˈsɜrvɪs/ 1 to examine and repair a vehicle or machine as part of a regular check that it is working correctlyThe car had just been serviced and was running perfectly. Synonyms and related words 2 to do work or to perform duties for a person, an organization, or a communityElectricity from the dam services several counties. Synonyms and related words
To work, and to work in a particular way 3 businessto pay interest on money that you have borrowed from someoneHe was using all his income to service his debts and so was unable to save any money. Synonyms and related words
To pay, or to not pay money you owe
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