Cerca
Seleziona la lingua del dizionario
to serve
01
servire
to offer or present food or drink to someone
Transitive: to serve food
Esempi
The cheese is best served at room temperature.
Il formaggio è meglio servito a temperatura ambiente.
02
servire, effettuare il servizio
to initiate play in a sport by hitting a ball or object from a designated location using a specific technique, as dictated by the rules of the game
Intransitive
Transitive: to serve a ball
Esempi
The player served the volleyball over the net, setting the pace for the game.
Il giocatore ha servito la palla da volley sopra la rete, impostando il ritmo del gioco.
03
servire, essere utile
to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something
Transitive: to serve a purpose
Esempi
The meeting served its purpose by addressing all the issues on the agenda.
La riunione ha servito il suo scopo affrontando tutti i punti all'ordine del giorno.
04
servire, ricoprire
to work for a specified organization or in a specific role for a period of time
Intransitive: to serve as holder of a position | to serve in an organization
Esempi
The ambassador served in multiple countries, representing the interests of his home nation.
L'ambasciatore ha servito in più paesi, rappresentando gli interessi della sua nazione d'origine.
05
servire, contribuire
to produce a specific result or effect
Transitive: to serve to do sth
Esempi
His actions served to strengthen their relationship.
Le sue azioni hanno servito a rafforzare la loro relazione.
06
servire, assistere
to offer assistance or services that help meet the needs or improve the well-being of someone
Transitive: to serve a group
Esempi
The non-profit serves the elderly, offering transportation to medical appointments.
L'organizzazione no-profit serve gli anziani, offrendo trasporti per appuntamenti medici.
07
servire, offrire
to offer or give someone food or drink, typically as a gesture of hospitality or during a meal
Ditransitive: to serve sb food or drink
Esempi
" Can I serve you some dessert? " she asked, offering a slice of cake.
"Posso servirti un dessert?" chiese, offrendo una fetta di torta.
08
servire, dedicarsi
to dedicate a portion of one's life, time, or efforts to supporting a cause, institution, or belief
Transitive: to serve an institution or belief
Esempi
He served the ideals of freedom and democracy, speaking out against any form of oppression.
Egli ha servito gli ideali di libertà e democrazia, parlando contro qualsiasi forma di oppressione.
09
convenire, essere favorevole
to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time
Intransitive
Esempi
The location of the new office serves perfectly for the team ’s needs.
La posizione del nuovo ufficio serve perfettamente alle esigenze del team.
10
notificare, consegnare
to deliver a legal document, such as a summons or writ, to the intended recipient in a formal and official manner in accordance with legal procedures and requirements
Ditransitive: to serve a legal document to sb | to serve sb with a legal document
Esempi
The lawyer arranged for the eviction notice to be served to the tenant.
L'avvocato ha organizzato che l'avviso di sfratto fosse consegnato al locatario.
11
servire, assistere
to work for or assist someone, typically by performing duties or tasks
Transitive: to serve sb
Esempi
The butler served the guests, ensuring everyone had everything they needed.
Il maggiordomo serviva gli ospiti, assicurandosi che ognuno avesse tutto ciò di cui aveva bisogno.
12
scontare, passare
to spend a period of time being locked up in prison
Transitive: to serve a sentence or period of time
Esempi
He was in and out of jail, having served time for various offenses.
Era entrato e uscito di prigione, avendo scontato pene per vari reati.
13
accoppiarsi, montare
to engage in copulation, as a male breeding animal with a female, in order to produce offspring
Transitive: to serve a female animal
Esempi
The breeder allowed the male cat to serve the female to improve their lineage.
L'allevatore ha permesso al gatto maschio di servire la femmina per migliorare la loro stirpe.
14
servire, prestare servizio
to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces
Intransitive
Esempi
The general served in various roles before reaching the top of the ranks.
Il generale ha servito in vari ruoli prima di raggiungere la cima dei ranghi.
15
servire, essere sufficiente per
(of an amount of food) to be sufficient enough for a particular number of people
Transitive: to serve a number of people
Esempi
One cake should serve all the party guests.
Una torta dovrebbe servire tutti gli ospiti della festa.
16
servire, assistere
to assist customers by providing what they need in a store or business
Transitive: to serve a customer
Esempi
She served the customer by helping him find the right shoes.
Lei ha servito il cliente aiutandolo a trovare le scarpe giuste.
17
ingannare, prendere in giro
to trick or deceive someone, often as a joke or prank
Transitive: to serve sb
Ditransitive: to serve sb a trick
Esempi
She tried to serve me with a trick, but I figured it out right away.
Ha cercato di servirmi con un trucco, ma l'ho capito subito.
18
servire, trattare
to treat or handle someone in a particular manner
Transitive: to serve sb in a specific manner
Esempi
They were served poorly by the rude clerk at the counter.
Sono stati mal serviti dall'impiegato maleducato al bancone.
19
servire, fornire
to provide a product or service to a group of people or an area
Transitive: to serve sb with a product or service
Esempi
They serve the entire city with free Wi-Fi in public parks.
Servono l'intera città con Wi-Fi gratuito nei parchi pubblici.
20
servire, maneggiare
to operate or use a weapon, especially in a military context
Transitive: to serve a weapon
Esempi
She had to serve the heavy machine gun during the mission.
Ha dovuto servire la mitragliatrice pesante durante la missione.
21
indossare con stile, portare con sicurezza
to wear or present an outfit or look with style and confidence
SlangEsempi
They all served their best outfits at the wedding.
Hanno tutti sfoggiato i loro migliori abiti al matrimonio.
22
fornire, vendere
to sell or supply drugs to others
SlangEsempi
Police arrested someone caught serving cocaine on the street.
La polizia ha arrestato qualcuno sorpreso a servire cocaina per strada.
Serve
01
servizio, battuta
the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match
Esempi
The table tennis player 's serve was too fast for her opponent.
Il servizio del giocatore di tennis da tavolo era troppo veloce per il suo avversario.
Albero Lessicale
serving
subserve
serve
