Employment in duties or work for another, as for a government: has been in the company's service for 15 years.
A government branch or department and its employees: the diplomatic service.
The armed forces of a nation: joined the service right after college.
A branch of the armed forces of a nation.
The performance of work or duties for a superior or as a servant: found the butler's service to be excellent.
Work done for others as an occupation or business: has done service for us as a consultant.
An act or a variety of work done for others, especially for pay: offers a superior service to that of his competitors; provides full catering services.
A department or branch of a hospital staff that provides specified patient care: the anesthesiology service.
Installation, maintenance, or repairs provided or guaranteed by a dealer or manufacturer: a dealer with full parts and service.
A facility providing the public with the use of something, such as water or transportation.
Assistance; help: was of great service to him during his illness.
An act of assistance or benefit; a favor: My friend did me a service in fixing the door.
Active devotion to God, as through good works or prayer.
A religious rite.
The serving of food or the manner in which it is served.
A set of dishes or utensils: a silver tea service.
Sports The act, manner, or right of serving in many court games; a serve.
Copulation with a female animal. Used of male animals, especially studs.
Law The serving of a writ or summons.
The material, such as cord, used in binding or wrapping rope.
An answering service.
To make fit for use; adjust, repair, or maintain: service a car.
To provide services to.
To make interest payments on (a debt).
To copulate with (a female animal). Used of a male animal, especially studs.