Serve under Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɝv/ /ˈəndɝ
SERV-UN-der
sˈɜːv/ /ˈʌndɐ
SERV-UN-duh
Definition
To work as a subordinate to someone, usually a manager, leader, or person in authority.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or work-related context. Often followed by the name/position of the person you're reporting to, e.g., "serve under the new manager". Common in military, government, or business.
Spanish: servir bajo (autoridad)Portuguese (BR): servir sob (autoridade)Portuguese (PT): servir sob (autoridade)Chinese (Simplified): 在...手下工作Chinese (Traditional): 在...手下工作Hindi: के अधीन सेवा करनाArabic: يعمل تحت (قيادة)Bengali: কারো অধীনে কাজ করা - কারো অধীনে সেবা করাRussian: служить под началом - работать под руководствомJapanese: 〜の下で働く - 〜の下で仕えるVietnamese: làm việc dưới quyền - phục vụ dưới quyềnKorean: ~의 밑에서 일하다 - ~의 지휘 하에 근무하다Turkish: birinin altında çalışmak - birinin emrinde hizmet etmekUrdu: کسی کے ماتحت کام کرنا - کسی کے زیرِ نگرانی خدمات انجام دیناIndonesian: làm việc dưới quyền - phục vụ dưới quyền
Example Sentences
I serve under Mr. Lee in the sales department.
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She served under three different managers last year.
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They will serve under a new team leader soon.
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During my first job, I served under a very demanding supervisor.
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He loves to brag about when he served under General Ramirez.
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If you serve under him, be ready for lots of feedback.
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