serve
serve
sɜrv
sērv
British pronunciation
/sɜːv/

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „serve” în engleză

to serve
01

servi, oferi

to offer or present food or drink to someone
Transitive: to serve food
to serve definition and meaning
example
Exemple
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.
Turnați sosul peste paste și serviți imediat.
The waiter served the appetizers before the main course.
Chelnerul a servit aperitivele înainte de felul principal.
02

serva, efectua serviciul

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
to serve definition and meaning
example
Exemple
He stepped up to serve, aiming for the corner of the opponent's court.
A avansat pentru a servi, țintind colțul terenului adversarului.
Who 's serving?
Cine serveste?
03

a servi, a fi util

to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something
Transitive: to serve a purpose
example
Exemple
A large cardboard box will serve the purpose.
O cutie mare de carton va servi scopului.
Art serves an important function in our society.
Arta îndeplinește o funcție importantă în societatea noastră.
04

servi, îndeplini

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
example
Exemple
Henry served as a member of numerous committees and commissions.
Henry a servit ca membru al numeroase comitete și comisii.
Mr. Russell served as president of the Association for fifteen years.
Domnul Russell a servit ca președinte al Asociației timp de cincisprezece ani.
05

servi, contribui

to produce a specific result or effect
Transitive: to serve to do sth
example
Exemple
His actions served to strengthen their relationship.
Acțiunile lui au servit la întărirea relației lor.
Her words served to reassure the anxious crowd.
Cuvintele ei au servit pentru a liniști mulțimea neliniștită.
06

a servi, a ajuta

to offer assistance or services that help meet the needs or improve the well-being of someone
Transitive: to serve a group
example
Exemple
The charity serves the homeless by providing food and shelter.
Caritatea servește persoanele fără adăpost prin furnizarea de hrană și adăpost.
The health clinic serves low-income families with affordable medical care.
Clinica de sănătate servește familiile cu venituri mici cu îngrijiri medicale accesibile.
07

a servi, a oferi

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
example
Exemple
The hostess served her guests a hearty meal with warm bread.
Gazda le-a servit pe invitații săi cu o masă consistentă și pâine caldă.
He served her a glass of wine to accompany the dinner.
El i-a servit un pahar de vin pentru a însoți cina.
08

a servi, a se dedica

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
example
Exemple
He served his country by joining the military and dedicating his life to national defense.
El și-a servit țara prin alăturarea armatei și dedicarea vieții sale apărării naționale.
She served the community for decades, working with local charities to improve education.
Ea a servit comunitatea timp de decenii, lucrând cu organizații de caritate locale pentru a îmbunătăți educația.
09

a servi, a fi favorabil

to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time
Intransitive
example
Exemple
The weather served for their outdoor wedding, with clear skies and a gentle breeze.
Vremea a fost prielnică pentru nunta lor în aer liber, cu cer senin și o briză ușoară.
The timing of the meeting served, as they had just completed the project.
Momentul întâlnirii a servit, deoarece tocmai au finalizat proiectul.
10

notifica, preda

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
example
Exemple
He said his lawyer would serve a writ to the multinational corporation within a week.
El a spus că avocatul său va înmana o citare corporației multinaționale în termen de o săptămână.
She was served with a summons to appear in court.
I-a fost înmanat o citație pentru a apărea în instanță.
11

a servi, a ajuta

to work for or assist someone, typically by performing duties or tasks
Transitive: to serve sb
example
Exemple
He served the royal family for many years, attending to their needs with loyalty.
El a servit familia regală timp de mulți ani, având grijă de nevoile lor cu loialitate.
The maid served the family, making sure their home was always tidy.
Menajera servea familia, asigurându-se că casa lor era mereu ordonată.
12

isi executa pedeapsa, petrece

to spend a period of time being locked up in prison
Transitive: to serve a sentence or period of time
example
Exemple
He was convicted of robbery and had to serve five years in prison.
A fost condamnat pentru jaf și a trebuit să îște cinci ani în închisoare.
She served her time and was released on good behavior.
Ea și-a islăvit pedeapsa și a fost eliberată pentru comportament bun.
13

se împerechea, urca

to engage in copulation, as a male breeding animal with a female, in order to produce offspring
Transitive: to serve a female animal
example
Exemple
The stud dog was brought in to serve the female for breeding.
Câinele mascul a fost adus pentru a servi femela pentru reproducere.
The stallion served the mare during the breeding season.
Armăsarul a servit iapă în timpul sezonului de reproducere.
14

a servi, a fi în serviciu

to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces
Intransitive
example
Exemple
He decided to serve in the army after graduating from high school.
A decis să servească în armată după absolvirea liceului.
She served in the Navy for over ten years before retiring.
Ea a servit în Marina pentru peste zece ani înainte de a se retrage.
15

a servi, a fi suficient pentru

(of an amount of food) to be sufficient enough for a particular number of people
Transitive: to serve a number of people
example
Exemple
The recipe serves four people.
Rețeta ajunge pentru patru persoane.
This dish will serve four hungry people.
Acest fel de mâncare va servi patru persoane înfometate.
16

a servi, a ajuta

to assist customers by providing what they need in a store or business
Transitive: to serve a customer
example
Exemple
She always tries to serve her clients' needs as best as she can.
Ea încearcă întotdeauna să servească nevoile clienților ei cât mai bine poate.
The cashier served the customer with a smile.
Casierul a servit clientul cu un zâmbet.
17

păcăli, înșela

to trick or deceive someone, often as a joke or prank
Transitive: to serve sb
Ditransitive: to serve sb a trick
example
Exemple
They were all in on it, serving him a trick that made him look silly in front of everyone.
Toți erau la curent, servindu-i o farsă care l-a făcut să pară prost în fața tuturor.
I ca n't believe she served me like that — pretending she did n't know what happened.
Nu pot să cred că m-a servit așa—prefăcându-se că nu știe ce s-a întâmplat.
18

servi, trata

to treat or handle someone in a particular manner
Transitive: to serve sb in a specific manner
example
Exemple
They were served poorly by the rude clerk at the counter.
Au fost prost serviți de funcționarul nepoliticos de la ghișeu.
She felt that her concerns were not being properly served during the meeting.
Ea a simțit că preocupările ei nu au fost servite corespunzător în timpul întâlnirii.
19

servi, oferi

to provide a product or service to a group of people or an area
Transitive: to serve sb with a product or service
example
Exemple
They serve the entire city with free Wi-Fi in public parks.
Ei deservesc întregul oraș cu Wi-Fi gratuit în parcurile publice.
The hotel serves tourists with comfortable rooms and great amenities.
Hotelul servește turiștii cu camere confortabile și facilități grozave.
20

a servi, a opera

to operate or use a weapon, especially in a military context
Transitive: to serve a weapon
example
Exemple
They were ready to serve the weapons at a moment ’s notice.
Erau gata să folosească armele într-o clipită.
The soldier served the anti-aircraft gun during the attack.
Soldatul a servit tunul antiaerian în timpul atacului.
21

a purta cu stil, a prezenta cu încredere

to wear or present an outfit or look with style and confidence
SlangSlang
example
Exemple
She 's really serving in that dress tonight.
Ea chiar strălucește în rochia aceea diseară.
Not gon na lie, your outfit serves.
Nu o să mint, ținuta ta ucide.
22

furniza, vinde

to sell or supply drugs to others
SlangSlang
example
Exemple
He serves weed to his friends at the party.
El furnizează iarbă prietenilor săi la petrecere.
She is serving pills to people at the festival.
Ea vinde pastile oamenilor la festival.
01

serviciu, lovitură de start

the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match
example
Exemple
The tennis player 's serve was powerful and accurate.
Serviciul jucătorului de tenis a fost puternic și precis.
His volleyball serve was difficult to return.
Serviciul său de volei a fost greu de returnat.
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