servicing

The act or process of performing routine maintenance, repairs, or other necessary tasks to keep something operational; the management of financial debt payments; the provision of customer support; or, in animal breeding, the act of mating.

ruПроцесс выполнения технического обслуживания, ремонта, управления долгом, оказания услуг или спаривания животных.esProceso de llevar a cabo mantenimiento técnico, reparación, gestión de una deuda, prestación de servicios o apareamiento de animales.frAction d'effectuer l'entretien technique, la réparation, la gestion d'une dette, la fourniture de services ou l'accouplement d'animaux.deDer Vorgang der Durchführung von Wartung, Reparatur, Schuldenverwaltung, Erbringung von Dienstleistungen oder Paarung von Tieren.ptProcesso de realizar manutenção técnica, reparo, administração de dívida, prestação de serviços ou acasalamento de animais.zh指对设备或车辆进行维护、保养和修理的过程，也指偿还债务利息、提供服务，或动物的交配。arعملية تقديم الخدمات أو الصيانة والإصلاح، أو إدارة الدين وسداد فوائده، أو تزويد الحيوانات بالذكر للتلقيح.

1. The routine activity of inspecting, adjusting, and repairing equipment to ensure proper function. B2 formal technical

   The periodic or scheduled performance of tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, replacing worn parts, and testing on vehicles, appliances, or industrial machinery to prevent breakdowns and extend lifespan.

   • The mechanic performed the annual maintenance check on the boiler.
   • Regular upkeep of the air conditioning unit prevents costly failures.
   • The manual outlines the steps for proper machine care every 500 hours.
   • Skipping scheduled repairs can void the warranty.
   • The company offers comprehensive after-sales support for all its devices.

   ruПлановое техническое обслуживание и ремонт оборудования.esmantenimiento preventivofrentretien périodiquedePlanmäßige Wartung und Instandhaltung von GerätenptManutenção preventiva e reparo de equipamentoszh设备定期保养与维修arالصيانة الدورية للمعدات

   Sinónimos: maintenanceserviceupkeep

2. The process of delivering assistance or support to clients. B2 formal business

   The ongoing activities performed by a business or organization to meet the needs of its customers, including handling inquiries, resolving complaints, and fulfilling requests, often aimed at ensuring satisfaction and retention.

   • The call center handles client support around the clock.
   • Excellent customer care can set a company apart from its competitors.
   • The hotel's guest assistance team received high praise in reviews.
   • The new software streamlines client inquiry management significantly.
   • They trained staff in the principles of high-quality visitor support.

   ruОказание услуг клиентам, обслуживание потребителей.esatención al clientefrservice à la clientèledeKundenbetreuung, KundenserviceptAtendimento ao cliente, prestação de serviços.zh客户服务，客户支持。arخدمة العملاء

   Sinónimos: assistanceservicesupport

3. The act of making regular payments of interest and principal on a loan. B2 formal business

   The financial obligation and process of meeting the terms of a debt by paying the required amounts at specified intervals, typically including interest charges; often used in contexts of national debt, mortgages, or corporate bonds.

   • The country struggled with the high cost of its external debt obligations.
   • Reliable loan repayment is essential to maintain a good credit rating.
   • The company's cash flow was sufficient to cover all its borrowing costs.
   • The government allocated a significant portion of the budget to interest payments.
   • Failing to meet financial commitments on time can lead to default.

   ruВыплата процентов по кредиту, обслуживание долга.esservicio de la deudafrService de la dettedeSchuldendienstptPagamento de juros e principal, serviço da dívida.zh还本付息arخدمة الدين

   Sinónimos: amortizationrepayment

4. The act of a male animal copulating with a female, especially in controlled breeding programs. C1 formal

   The deliberate introduction of a sire to a female for the purpose of reproduction; commonly used in livestock management, horse breeding, and veterinary contexts to ensure conception.

   • The stallion's duties included mating with several mares each season.
   • Controlled breeding is essential to maintain the quality of the herd.
   • The veterinary staff monitored the mating process to ensure safety.
   • Artificial insemination has reduced the need for natural copulation on many farms.
   • The champion bull was introduced to the herd for breeding purposes.

   ruСпаривание, случка (в животноводстве).esCubriciónfrSailliedeDecken, Belegung (in der Tierzucht)ptCobertura, monta (em criação animal)zh配种（家畜）arالتناسل بالتلقيح المباشر

   Sinónimos: breedingcoituscopulationcoveringinseminationmatingmountingservice

• servicings plural form
• servicings' possessive plural form
• servicing's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of performing maintenance, repair, or providing a service to something, such as a vehicle or machine.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по техническому обслуживанию, ремонту или предоставлению услуги для чего-либо, например, транспортного средства или механизма.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de realizar mantenimiento, reparación o prestar un servicio a algo, como un vehículo o una máquina.frVerbe désignant l'action d'effectuer l'entretien, la réparation ou la prestation d'un service sur quelque chose, par exemple un véhicule ou une machine.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas technisch zu warten, zu reparieren oder einen Service für etwas zu leisten, z. B. für ein Fahrzeug oder einen Mechanismus.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de fazer manutenção técnica, reparo ou prestar um serviço a algo, como um veículo ou máquina.zh动词，指对车辆、机械、设备等进行维护、保养、修理或提供服务。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على القيام بالصيانة أو الإصلاح أو تقديم خدمة لشيء ما، مثل مركبة أو آلة.

1. Maintain or repair B1 formal

   To perform maintenance or repair work on a machine, vehicle, or piece of equipment.

   • The mechanic serviced my car last week.
   • We need to service the air conditioning unit before summer.
   • The company services all its equipment annually.

   ruОбслуживатьesDar mantenimiento o repararfrentretenir / réviserdeWarten und reparierenptFazer manutençãozh维护arصيانة وإصلاح

   Sinónimos: checkfixinspectmaintainoverhaulrefurbishrepairtune up

2. Provide a service B1 formal

   To provide a service to someone, such as in a professional or commercial context.

   • The hotel services its guests with complimentary breakfast.
   • This company services clients in over 50 countries.
   • The technician serviced the network to ensure it was running smoothly.

   ruОбслуживатьesPrestar serviciofrfournir un servicedeBedienenptPrestar serviçozh服务arخدم

   Sinónimos: assistattendhelpservewait on

• serviced past participle
• serviced past simple
• servicing present participle
• services third person singular