serve

• Substantivo que designa o ato de sacar ou dar o saque, por exemplo no tênis; também pode indicar uma porção de comida ou bebida, ou o ato de servir, atender ou prestar um serviço.

A noun referring to an act of serving, such as in sports (e.g., tennis) or providing food or drink.

1. Tennis serveB1formalsport

   The act of hitting the ball to start play in tennis or similar racket sports.

   Saque

   • His serve was powerful and accurate.
   • She has a strong serve that wins points.
   • The referee called a fault on his second serve.

   Sinônimosservice

2. Volleyball serveB1formalsport

   The action of sending the ball over the net to begin play in volleyball.

   Saque

   • The team scored on her serve.
   • He practiced his serve for hours.
   • A good serve can give your team an advantage.

   Sinônimosservice

3. Military service periodB2formal

   A period of time spent in military service.

   Serviço militar

   • He completed his serve in the army.
   • During his serve, he was stationed overseas.
   • Many veterans remember their serve fondly.

   Sinônimosenlistmenthitchservicestinttermtour of duty

• Verbo que indica servir alimentos ou bebidas, cumprir um dever ou função, ou entregar algo, como documentos judiciais.

A verb used to indicate providing food or drink, performing a duty, or delivering something such as legal papers.

1. Provide food or drinkA2formal

   To give someone food or drink as part of a meal or service.

   Servir comida ou bebida

   • The waiter served us a delicious meal.
   • She served coffee to the guests.
   • They serve breakfast from 7 to 10 AM.

   Sinônimosdish outdish upladleofferplatepourpresentput outscoopset out

   Antônimosdenyrefusewithhold

2. Work or perform dutyB1formal

   To work for someone or perform a duty, especially in a job or role.

   Servir

   • He served in the army for ten years.
   • She serves as the company's CEO.
   • The judge served the community for decades.

   Sinônimosactfunctionlaborofficiateperformtoilwork

3. Deliver legal documentC1formallegal

   To present a legal document to someone officially.

   Entregar documento judicial

   • The court served him with a summons.
   • They served the papers to the defendant.
   • The lawyer served the notice of eviction.

   Sinônimosdeliverhand overpresent

4. Sports: Start playB1formalsport

   To start play by hitting the ball in sports like tennis or volleyball.

   Saque no esporte

   • She served an ace in the tennis match.
   • He serves the ball with great power.
   • The player will serve next in the game.

   Sinônimosdeliverhitstart

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