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to serve
01
servir, oferecer
to offer or present food or drink to someone
Transitive: to serve food
Exemplos
The cheese is best served at room temperature.
O queijo é melhor servido à temperatura ambiente.
02
saciar, realizar o saque
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
Exemplos
The player served the volleyball over the net, setting the pace for the game.
O jogador sacou a bola de vôlei por cima da rede, definindo o ritmo do jogo.
03
servir, ser útil
to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something
Transitive: to serve a purpose
Exemplos
The meeting served its purpose by addressing all the issues on the agenda.
A reunião serviu ao seu propósito ao abordar todos os itens da agenda.
04
servir, desempenhar
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
Exemplos
The ambassador served in multiple countries, representing the interests of his home nation.
O embaixador serviu em vários países, representando os interesses de sua nação de origem.
05
servir, contribuir
to produce a specific result or effect
Transitive: to serve to do sth
Exemplos
His actions served only to make the situation worse.
Suas ações apenas serviram para piorar a situação.
06
servir, ajudar
to offer assistance or services that help meet the needs or improve the well-being of someone
Transitive: to serve a group
Exemplos
The non-profit serves the elderly, offering transportation to medical appointments.
A organização sem fins lucrativos serve os idosos, oferecendo transporte para consultas médicas.
07
servir, oferecer
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
Exemplos
" Can I serve you some dessert? " she asked, offering a slice of cake.
"Posso servir você com uma sobremesa?" ela perguntou, oferecendo um pedaço de bolo.
08
servir, dedicar
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
Exemplos
He served the ideals of freedom and democracy, speaking out against any form of oppression.
Ele serviu aos ideais de liberdade e democracia, falando contra qualquer forma de opressão.
09
servir, ser favorável
to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time
Intransitive
Exemplos
The location of the new office serves perfectly for the team ’s needs.
A localização do novo escritório serve perfeitamente para as necessidades da equipe.
10
notificar, entregar
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
Exemplos
The lawyer arranged for the eviction notice to be served to the tenant.
O advogado arranjou para que o aviso de despejo fosse entregue ao inquilino.
11
servir, ajudar
to work for or assist someone, typically by performing duties or tasks
Transitive: to serve sb
Exemplos
The butler served the guests, ensuring everyone had everything they needed.
O mordomo serviu os convidados, garantindo que todos tivessem tudo o que precisavam.
12
cumprir, passar
to spend a period of time being locked up in prison
Transitive: to serve a sentence or period of time
Exemplos
He was in and out of jail, having served time for various offenses.
Ele estava entrando e saindo da prisão, tendo cumprido pena por vários crimes.
13
acasalar, montar
to engage in copulation, as a male breeding animal with a female, in order to produce offspring
Transitive: to serve a female animal
Exemplos
The breeder allowed the male cat to serve the female to improve their lineage.
O criador permitiu que o gato macho servisse a fêmea para melhorar sua linhagem.
14
servir, prestar serviço
to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces
Intransitive
Exemplos
The general served in various roles before reaching the top of the ranks.
O general serviu em vários papéis antes de chegar ao topo das fileiras.
15
servir, ser suficiente para
(of an amount of food) to be sufficient enough for a particular number of people
Transitive: to serve a number of people
Exemplos
One cake should serve all the party guests.
Um bolo deve servir todos os convidados da festa.
16
servir, ajudar
to assist customers by providing what they need in a store or business
Transitive: to serve a customer
Exemplos
She served the customer by helping him find the right shoes.
Ela atendeu o cliente ajudando-o a encontrar os sapatos certos.
17
enganar, pregar peça
to trick or deceive someone, often as a joke or prank
Transitive: to serve sb
Ditransitive: to serve sb a trick
Exemplos
She tried to serve me with a trick, but I figured it out right away.
Ela tentou me servir com um truque, mas eu percebi na hora.
18
servir, tratar
to treat or handle someone in a particular manner
Transitive: to serve sb in a specific manner
Exemplos
The coach serves the team with clear strategies and constant support.
O treinador serve a equipe com estratégias claras e apoio constante.
19
servir, prestar
to provide a product or service to a group of people or an area
Transitive: to serve sb with a product or service
Exemplos
The team serves its fans with community events.
A equipe serve seus fãs com eventos comunitários.
20
servir, operar
to operate or use a weapon, especially in a military context
Transitive: to serve a weapon
Exemplos
She had to serve the heavy machine gun during the mission.
Ela teve que servir a metralhadora pesada durante a missão.
21
usar com estilo, apresentar com confiança
to wear or present an outfit or look with style and confidence
SlangExemplos
They all served their best outfits at the wedding.
Todos eles exibiram suas melhores roupas no casamento.
22
fornecer, vender
to sell or supply drugs to others
SlangExemplos
Police arrested someone caught serving cocaine on the street.
A polícia prendeu alguém pego servindo cocaína na rua.
Serve
01
saque, serviço
the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match
Exemplos
The table tennis player 's serve was too fast for her opponent.
O saque do jogador de tênis de mesa foi rápido demais para o seu oponente.
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