serve
Aussprache: [/sɜːv/]
Kontext: „food service“
(verb) to give food or drinks to someone. This is what a waiter does in a restaurant.
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The waiter will serve you your meal shortly.
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The restaurant refused to serve the unruly customer.
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Can you serve us some water, please?
Kontext: „sports“
(verb) to hit a ball to start a point in tennis or volleyball. It's a way of getting the game started.
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She served a powerful ace to win the game.
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His serve was not strong enough to score a point.
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Who will serve first in the next set?
Kontext: „serve a purpose“
(verb) to be useful for a particular reason. It means something has a job or function.
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The extra chairs will serve as seating for additional guests.
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The old computer no longer serves any purpose.
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How can this new tool serve our needs better?
Kontext: „perform a duty“
(verb) to perform a duty or fulfill a task. Like when you do your job or help someone with a task.
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She served as the captain of the team for many years.
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He was unwilling to serve on the committee.
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Who will serve as the leader of the group?