Serve in Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɝv/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
SURV-in
sˈɜːv/ /ˈɪn
SURV-in
Definição
To work officially or perform duties as a member of an organization or a group, especially in the military, government, or other formal settings.
Uso & Nuances
Frequently used with institutions ("serve in the army," "serve in parliament"). Formal register; not used for casual volunteering. Can refer specifically to military service or any official organization.
Spanish: servir enPortuguese (BR): servir emPortuguese (PT): servir emChinese (Simplified): 在...服役 - 在...服务Chinese (Traditional): 在...服役 - 在...服務Hindi: में सेवा करनाArabic: يخدم فيBengali: ...-এ চাকরি করাRussian: служить вJapanese: 〜に勤務する - 〜で仕えるVietnamese: phục vụ trongKorean: ~에서 복무하다Turkish: -de hizmet etmekUrdu: میں خدمت کرناIndonesian: bertugas di
Frases de Exemplo
He wants to serve in the army when he grows up.
basic
My father used to serve in the police force.
basic
Many people serve in the government for years.
basic
My uncle served in the Navy and traveled the world.
natural
She's proud to serve in her country's diplomatic corps.
natural
After college, he decided to serve in the Peace Corps for two years.
natural