Serve under Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsɝv/ /ˈəndɝ

SERV-UN-der

UK

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 करना
• Arabic: يعمل تحت (قيادة)
• Bengali: কারো অধীনে কাজ করা - কারো অধীনে সেবা করা
• Russian: служить под началом - работать под руководством
• Japanese: 〜の下で働く - 〜の下で仕える
• Vietnamese: làm việc dưới quyền - phục vụ dưới quyền
• Korean: ~의 밑에서 일하다 - ~의 지휘 하에 근무하다
• Turkish: birinin altında çalışmak - birinin emrinde hizmet etmek
• Urdu: کسی کے ماتحت کام کرنا - کسی کے زیرِ نگرانی خدمات انجام دینا
• Indonesian: 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.

basic

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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