serve lietuviškai

Paaiškinimas anglų kalba

• (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play "his powerful serves won the game"
• do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function "He served as head of the department for three years" "She served in Congress for two terms"
• provide (usually but not necessarily food) "We serve meals for the homeless" "She dished out the soup at 8 P.M." "The entertainers served up a lively show"
• help to some food; help with food or drink "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"
• mate with "male animals serve the females for breeding purposes"
• deliver a warrant or summons to someone "He was processed by the sheriff"
• work for or be a servant to "May I serve you?" "She attends the old lady in the wheelchair" "Can you wait on our table, please?" "Is a salesperson assisting you?" "The minister served the King for many years"
• be used by; as of a utility "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities" "The garage served to shelter his horses"
• devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas "She served the art of music" "He served the church" "serve the country"
• be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity "A few words would answer" "This car suits my purpose well" "Will $100 do?" "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school" "Nothing else will serve"