service
Providing help or work
The act of helping or working for someone.
provide [someone] with a service
- The company prides itself on excellent customer service.
- The hotel offers a free shuttle service to the airport.
- She has worked in the public service for over twenty years.
- We need to improve our service to attract more clients.
- The restaurant's slow service upset many customers.
- This shop has good service.
- The bus service is fast.
- He works in public service.
- The restaurant gives friendly service.
System providing public resource
An organization or system that gives something people need.
- The postal service delivers letters across the country.
- The health service is free for all citizens.
- Emergency services responded quickly to the accident.
- The local bus service runs every 30 minutes.
- The city has a bus service.
- The health service is free here.
- I called the emergency services.
Religious ceremony in worship place
A meeting for worship in a church or other holy place.
- We attend the morning service every Sunday.
- The wedding service was beautiful and moving.
- A memorial service will be held next week.
- I go to church service every Sunday.
- The funeral service was very sad.
- They had a wedding service in the church.
Maintenance or repair of equipment
Work done to keep machines or equipment in good condition.
- My car needs a full service before our road trip.
- The printer is out of order and needs servicing.
- Regular service will extend the life of your air conditioner.
- I took my car for a service.
- The machine needs service now.
- Regular service keeps the computer working well.
Serving in military forces
Work time in the army, navy, or air force.
- He completed two years of military service before starting university.
- She was injured while on active service overseas.
- His years of service were recognized with a medal.
- He did two years of military service.
- She is on active service now.
- He got a medal for his years of service.
- Base: service
- Plural: service, services
in service
1Currently being used as intended
Working and being used for its job now.
- The old train is still in service after 50 years.
- This machine is no longer in service.
out of service
1Not working or available for use
Not working and cannot be used now.
- The elevator is out of service until tomorrow.
- This phone number is out of service.
public service
1Work for community benefit by government
Work that helps people in the community, usually done by the government.
- He has worked in public service for over 30 years.
- Public service workers are on strike today.
customer service
1help given to customers
Help and advice given by a company to people who buy or use its products or services.
- Good customer service can make people return to your store.
- Good customer service can make a big difference to a business.
- I called customer service to fix my internet problem.
- The company has a 24-hour customer service hotline.
military service
1Time spent serving in armed forces
Work you do for the army, navy, or air force, often for a set time.
- He did his military service after high school.
- He completed his military service at the age of 22.
- Military service is required for all men in that country.
- Military service is compulsory in that country.