to serve

serve

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Definizione e significato di "serve"in inglese

to serve

VERBO

servire

to offer or present food or drink to someone

Transitive: to serve food

informazioni grammaticali

composizione morfologica

semplice

verbo d’azione

regolare

presente

serve

3ª persona singolare

serves

participio presente

serving

passato semplice

served

participio passato

served

Esempi

Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.

Versa la salsa sulla pasta e servi immediatamente.

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

He stepped up to serve, aiming for the corner of the opponent's court.

Si è avvicinato per servire, mirando all'angolo del campo avversario.

servire, essere utile

to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something

Transitive: to serve a purpose

Esempi

A large cardboard box will serve the purpose.

Una grande scatola di cartone servirà allo scopo.

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

Henry served as a member of numerous committees and commissions.

Henry ha servito come membro di numerosi comitati e commissioni.

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.

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 charity serves the homeless by providing food and shelter.

La carità serve i senzatetto fornendo cibo e riparo.

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

The hostess served her guests a hearty meal with warm bread.

La padrona di casa servì ai suoi ospiti un pasto abbondante con pane caldo.

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 his country by joining the military and dedicating his life to national defense.

Ha servito il suo paese arruolandosi nell'esercito e dedicando la sua vita alla difesa nazionale.

convenire, essere favorevole

to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time

Intransitive

Esempi

The weather served for their outdoor wedding, with clear skies and a gentle breeze.

Il tempo ha favorito il loro matrimonio all'aperto, con cieli sereni e una brezza leggera.

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

He said his lawyer would serve a writ to the multinational corporation within a week.

Ha detto che il suo avvocato notificherebbe un atto giudiziario alla multinazionale entro una settimana.

servire, assistere

to work for or assist someone, typically by performing duties or tasks

Transitive: to serve sb

Esempi

He served the royal family for many years, attending to their needs with loyalty.

Ha servito la famiglia reale per molti anni, occupandosi delle loro esigenze con lealtà.

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 convicted of robbery and had to serve five years in prison.

È stato condannato per rapina e ha dovuto scontare cinque anni in prigione.

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 stud dog was brought in to serve the female for breeding.

Il cane stallone è stato portato per servire la femmina per l'accoppiamento.

servire, prestare servizio

to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces

Intransitive

Esempi

He decided to serve in the army after graduating from high school.

Ha deciso di servire nell'esercito dopo il diploma di scuola superiore.

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

The recipe serves four people.

La ricetta serve quattro persone.

servire, assistere

to assist customers by providing what they need in a store or business

Transitive: to serve a customer

Esempi

She always tries to serve her clients' needs as best as she can.

Lei cerca sempre di soddisfare le esigenze dei suoi clienti nel miglior modo possibile.

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

They were all in on it, serving him a trick that made him look silly in front of everyone.

Erano tutti d'accordo, servendogli uno scherzo che lo faceva sembrare sciocco di fronte a tutti.

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.

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.

servire, maneggiare

to operate or use a weapon, especially in a military context

Transitive: to serve a weapon

Esempi

They were ready to serve the weapons at a moment’s notice.

Erano pronti a servire le armi in un attimo.

indossare con stile, portare con sicurezza

to wear or present an outfit or look with style and confidence

gergale

Esempi

She's really serving in that dress tonight.

Lei sta davvero servendo in quel vestito stasera.

fornire, vendere

to sell or supply drugs to others

gergale

Esempi

He serves weed to his friends at the party.

Lui serve erba ai suoi amici alla festa.

Serve

SOSTANTIVO

servizio, battuta

the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match

informazioni grammaticali

stato di animatezza

astratto

composizione morfologica

composto

numerabile

forma plurale

serves

Esempi

The tennis player's serve was powerful and accurate.

Il servizio del tennista era potente e preciso.

Albero Lessicale

serving

subserve

serve

Parole Vicine

Definizione e significato di "serve"in inglese

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