serve

US /sɝːv/
UK /sɝːv/
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1.

servir

perform duties or services for (a person or organization)

:
He has served the company for 20 years.
Ele serviu a empresa por 20 anos.
The waiter served us quickly.
O garçom nos serviu rapidamente.
2.

servir

present (food or drink) to someone

:
Dinner is being served at 7 PM.
O jantar será servido às 19h.
They served us a delicious meal.
Eles nos serviram uma refeição deliciosa.
3.

servir, ser útil

be of use in achieving or satisfying something

:
This tool will serve its purpose well.
Esta ferramenta servirá bem ao seu propósito.
His experience will serve him well in the new role.
Sua experiência o servirá bem no novo papel.
4.

sacar

(in tennis and other racket sports) hit the ball or shuttlecock to start play

:
It's your turn to serve.
É a sua vez de sacar.
She served an ace.
Ela sacou um ace.
1.

serviço

a period of time spent in a particular job or activity

:
He completed his military service.
Ele completou seu serviço militar.
She has a long service record.
Ela tem um longo histórico de serviço.
2.

serviço, ajuda

the action of helping or doing work for someone

:
Customer service is very important.
O serviço ao cliente é muito importante.
The hotel offers excellent room service.
O hotel oferece excelente serviço de quarto.