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to serve
01
servir, oferecer
to offer or present food or drink to someone
Transitive: to serve food
Exemplos
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.
Despeje o molho sobre a massa e sirva imediatamente.
The waiter served the appetizers before the main course.
O garçom serviu os aperitivos antes do prato principal.
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
He stepped up to serve, aiming for the corner of the opponent's court.
Ele avançou para saciar, mirando o canto da quadra do adversário.
Who 's serving?
Quem está sacando?
03
servir, ser útil
to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something
Transitive: to serve a purpose
Exemplos
A large cardboard box will serve the purpose.
Uma grande caixa de papelão servirá ao propósito.
Art serves an important function in our society.
A arte desempenha uma função importante na nossa sociedade.
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
Henry served as a member of numerous committees and commissions.
Henry serviu como membro de numerosos comitês e comissões.
Mr. Russell served as president of the Association for fifteen years.
O Sr. Russell serviu como presidente da Associação por quinze anos.
05
servir, contribuir
to produce a specific result or effect
Transitive: to serve to do sth
Exemplos
His actions served to strengthen their relationship.
Suas ações serviram para fortalecer o relacionamento deles.
Her words served to reassure the anxious crowd.
Suas palavras serviram para tranquilizar a multidão ansiosa.
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 charity serves the homeless by providing food and shelter.
A caridade serve os sem-teto fornecendo comida e abrigo.
The health clinic serves low-income families with affordable medical care.
A clínica de saúde atende famílias de baixa renda com cuidados médicos acessíveis.
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
The hostess served her guests a hearty meal with warm bread.
A anfitriã serviu seus convidados com uma refeição farta e pão quente.
He served her a glass of wine to accompany the dinner.
Ele serviu a ela um copo de vinho para acompanhar o jantar.
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 his country by joining the military and dedicating his life to national defense.
Ele serviu ao seu país entrando para o exército e dedicando sua vida à defesa nacional.
She served the community for decades, working with local charities to improve education.
Ela serviu a comunidade por décadas, trabalhando com instituições de caridade locais para melhorar a educação.
09
servir, ser favorável
to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time
Intransitive
Exemplos
The weather served for their outdoor wedding, with clear skies and a gentle breeze.
O tempo favoreceu o casamento deles ao ar livre, com céu limpo e uma brisa suave.
The timing of the meeting served, as they had just completed the project.
O momento da reunião serviu, pois eles acabaram de concluir o projeto.
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
He said his lawyer would serve a writ to the multinational corporation within a week.
Ele disse que seu advogado entregaria um mandado à multinacional dentro de uma semana.
She was served with a summons to appear in court.
Ela foi intimada com uma citação para comparecer em tribunal.
11
servir, ajudar
to work for or assist someone, typically by performing duties or tasks
Transitive: to serve sb
Exemplos
He served the royal family for many years, attending to their needs with loyalty.
Ele serviu a família real por muitos anos, atendendo às suas necessidades com lealdade.
The maid served the family, making sure their home was always tidy.
A empregada servia a família, certificando-se de que a casa deles estivesse sempre arrumada.
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 convicted of robbery and had to serve five years in prison.
Ele foi condenado por roubo e teve que cumprir cinco anos de prisão.
She served her time and was released on good behavior.
Ela cumpriu sua pena e foi liberada por bom comportamento.
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 stud dog was brought in to serve the female for breeding.
O cão reprodutor foi trazido para servir a fêmea para reprodução.
The stallion served the mare during the breeding season.
O garanhão serviu a égua durante a temporada de reprodução.
14
servir, prestar serviço
to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces
Intransitive
Exemplos
He decided to serve in the army after graduating from high school.
Ele decidiu servir no exército depois de se formar no ensino médio.
She served in the Navy for over ten years before retiring.
Ela serviu na Marinha por mais de dez anos antes de se aposentar.
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
The recipe serves four people.
A receita serve quatro pessoas.
This dish will serve four hungry people.
Este prato servirá quatro pessoas famintas.
16
servir, ajudar
to assist customers by providing what they need in a store or business
Transitive: to serve a customer
Exemplos
She always tries to serve her clients' needs as best as she can.
Ela sempre tenta atender às necessidades de seus clientes da melhor maneira possível.
The cashier served the customer with a smile.
O caixa atendeu o cliente com um sorriso.
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
They were all in on it, serving him a trick that made him look silly in front of everyone.
Todos estavam envolvidos, servindo a ele uma brincadeira que o fez parecer bobo na frente de todos.
I ca n't believe she served me like that — pretending she did n't know what happened.
Não posso acreditar que ela me serviu assim—fingindo que não sabia o que aconteceu.
18
servir, tratar
to treat or handle someone in a particular manner
Transitive: to serve sb in a specific manner
Exemplos
They were served poorly by the rude clerk at the counter.
Eles foram mal atendidos pelo balconista rude no balcão.
She felt that her concerns were not being properly served during the meeting.
Ela sentiu que suas preocupações não estavam sendo atendidas adequadamente durante a reunião.
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
They serve the entire city with free Wi-Fi in public parks.
Eles servem toda a cidade com Wi-Fi gratuito em parques públicos.
The hotel serves tourists with comfortable rooms and great amenities.
O hotel serve os turistas com quartos confortáveis e ótimos amenities.
20
servir, operar
to operate or use a weapon, especially in a military context
Transitive: to serve a weapon
Exemplos
They were ready to serve the weapons at a moment ’s notice.
Eles estavam prontos para usar as armas em um instante.
The soldier served the anti-aircraft gun during the attack.
O soldado operou o canhão antiaéreo durante o ataque.
21
usar com estilo, apresentar com confiança
to wear or present an outfit or look with style and confidence
SlangExemplos
She 's really serving in that dress tonight.
Ela está realmente arrasando naquele vestido esta noite.
Not gon na lie, your outfit serves.
Não vou mentir, sua roupa arrasa.
22
fornecer, vender
to sell or supply drugs to others
SlangExemplos
He serves weed to his friends at the party.
Ele fornece maconha aos seus amigos na festa.
She is serving pills to people at the festival.
Ela vende pílulas para as pessoas no festival.
Serve
01
saque, serviço
the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match
Exemplos
The tennis player 's serve was powerful and accurate.
O saque do tenista foi poderoso e preciso.
His volleyball serve was difficult to return.
O seu saque de vôlei foi difícil de devolver.
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