Como Pronunciar "press into service"

expression

PRESS IN-too SUR-vus

press in-TOO SUR-vis

Definição

To use someone or something for a practical purpose, especially in an unexpected or urgent situation, even if it was not originally intended for that use.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈsɝvəs/, /ˈsɝvɪs

Inglês Britânico

pɹˈɛs/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /sˈɜːvɪs

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

PRESS IN-too SUR-vus

press in-TOO SUR-vis

Ouça em Contexto

We had no chairs left, so we pressed some boxes into service as seats.

The manager pressed his assistant into service to help count the money.

During the storm, the school gym was pressed into service as a shelter.

With no microphone available, they pressed a megaphone into service for the announcement.