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to serve
01
servire
to offer or present food or drink to someone
Transitive: to serve food
Esempi
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.
Versa la salsa sulla pasta e servi immediatamente.
The waiter served the appetizers before the main course.
Il cameriere ha servito gli antipasti prima del piatto principale.
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
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.
Who 's serving?
Chi serve?
03
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.
Art serves an important function in our society.
L'arte svolge una funzione importante nella nostra società.
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
Henry served as a member of numerous committees and commissions.
Henry ha servito come membro di numerosi comitati e commissioni.
Mr. Russell served as president of the Association for fifteen years.
Il signor Russell ha servito come presidente dell'Associazione per quindici anni.
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.
Her words served to reassure the anxious crowd.
Le sue parole servirono a rassicurare la folla ansiosa.
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 charity serves the homeless by providing food and shelter.
La carità serve i senzatetto fornendo cibo e riparo.
The health clinic serves low-income families with affordable medical care.
La clinica sanitaria serve le famiglie a basso reddito con cure mediche accessibili.
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
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.
He served her a glass of wine to accompany the dinner.
Le ha servito un bicchiere di vino per accompagnare la cena.
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 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.
She served the community for decades, working with local charities to improve education.
Lei ha servito la comunità per decenni, lavorando con enti di beneficenza locali per migliorare l'istruzione.
09
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.
The timing of the meeting served, as they had just completed the project.
Il tempismo della riunione ha servito, poiché avevano appena completato il progetto.
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
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.
She was served with a summons to appear in court.
Le è stato notificato un mandato di comparizione in tribunale.
11
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.
The maid served the family, making sure their home was always tidy.
La domestica serviva la famiglia, assicurandosi che la loro casa fosse sempre ordinata.
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 convicted of robbery and had to serve five years in prison.
È stato condannato per rapina e ha dovuto scontare cinque anni in prigione.
She served her time and was released on good behavior.
Lei ha scontato la sua pena ed è stata rilasciata per buona condotta.
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 stud dog was brought in to serve the female for breeding.
Il cane stallone è stato portato per servire la femmina per l'accoppiamento.
The stallion served the mare during the breeding season.
Lo stallone ha servito la giumenta durante la stagione riproduttiva.
14
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.
She served in the Navy for over ten years before retiring.
Ha prestato servizio nella Marina per oltre dieci anni prima di andare in pensione.
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
The recipe serves four people.
La ricetta serve quattro persone.
This dish will serve four hungry people.
Questo piatto servirà quattro persone affamate.
16
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.
The cashier served the customer with a smile.
Il cassiere ha servito il cliente con un sorriso.
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
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.
I ca n't believe she served me like that — pretending she did n't know what happened.
Non posso credere che mi abbia servito così—fingendo di non sapere cosa fosse successo.
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.
She felt that her concerns were not being properly served during the meeting.
Lei sentiva che le sue preoccupazioni non venissero gestite adeguatamente durante la riunione.
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.
The hotel serves tourists with comfortable rooms and great amenities.
L'hotel serve i turisti con camere confortevoli e ottimi servizi.
20
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.
The soldier served the anti-aircraft gun during the attack.
Il soldato serviva il cannone antiaereo durante l'attacco.
21
indossare con stile, portare con sicurezza
to wear or present an outfit or look with style and confidence
SlangEsempi
She 's really serving in that dress tonight.
Lei sta davvero spaccando in quel vestito stasera.
Not gon na lie, your outfit serves.
Non mentirò, il tuo outfit spacca.
22
fornire, vendere
to sell or supply drugs to others
SlangEsempi
He serves weed to his friends at the party.
Lui fornisce erba ai suoi amici alla festa.
She is serving pills to people at the festival.
Lei vende pillole alla gente al festival.
Serve
01
servizio, battuta
the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match
Esempi
The tennis player 's serve was powerful and accurate.
Il servizio del tennista era potente e preciso.
His volleyball serve was difficult to return.
Il suo servizio di pallavolo era difficile da ribattere.
Albero Lessicale
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