serve

US /sɚv/

UK /sɜ:v/

A2

verb

  • To act in a particular position or office
  • To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
  • To be used for a particular purpose
  • To give someone food or drinks
  • To give a person or group a service that is needed
  • To spend a particular amount of time in prison
  • To help customers find products and making sales
  • To give an official paper to appear in court

other

  • To attend to customers in a shop or restaurant.
  • To perform duties or work for an organization or country.
  • To present food or drink to someone.
  • To fulfill a purpose or function.

other

  • To perform duties or work for an organization or country.
  • To provide food or drinks.
  • To start play in tennis, volleyball, etc.

noun

  • The act of serving in tennis, volleyball, etc.