Meaning of 'service'

noun

the performance of duties by a waiter or servant

Example: "that restaurant has excellent service"

noun

periodic maintenance on a car or machine

Synonyms: overhaul inspection and repair

noun

the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

Example: "They accepted service of the subpoena."

Synonyms: serving service of process

noun

(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

Synonyms: serve

noun

work done by one person or group that benefits another

Example: "budget separately for goods and services"

noun

(law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him

noun

employment in or work for another

Example: "I retired from the post office after 30 years of service."

noun

the act of mating by male animals

Synonyms: servicing

noun

the act of public worship following prescribed rules

Example: "the Sunday service"

Synonyms: religious service

noun

an act of help or assistance

Example: "They did them a service."

noun

tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table

Synonyms: table service

noun

a means of serving

Synonyms: help avail

noun

a company or agency that performs a public service

noun

a force that is a branch of the armed forces

Synonyms: military service armed service

verb

make fit for use

Example: "service my truck"

verb

mate with

Synonyms: tread serve

verb

be used by

Synonyms: serve