service: betekenis en definities

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.