Dictionary entryCEFR B1verb
serve
IPA pronunciation: /sɜːv/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
служить, подавать (еду), обслуживать
English definition
To provide food or drink to someone, or to perform a duty or role for a person or organization.
Example
The waiter served us our meals within ten minutes.
Collocations
- serve food
- serve a purpose
- serve customers
- serve in the army
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