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
Examples
The delegates were served with a wonderful meal. Serve the lamb with new potatoes and green beans.
I shall continue to serve as a trustee.