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serving

UK
/ˈsɜːvɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɜrvɪŋ/
serving in
serving on
serving out
serving over
serving up

Translations

servingnoun
servings
pl
UK
/ˈsɜː.vɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɜr.vɪŋ/
She had a second serving of dessert because it was so delicious.
Elle a pris une deuxième portion de dessert parce qu'il était si délicieux.
serviceAu restaurant ou dans un contexte de restauration.
The serving at the restaurant was prompt and courteous.
Le service au restaurant était rapide et courtois.
serviceDans le sport, notamment au tennis, au volley-ball ou au tennis de table.
Her serving was the key to winning the match.
Son service a été la clé de la victoire dans le match.
Synonyms
portion
helping
dish
serving size
assistance
service
servingadjective
UK
/ˈsɜː.vɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɝː.vɪŋ/
Used attributively to denote utensils or items employed for dishing out or presenting food (e.g., serving spoon, serving dish).
Synonyms
incumbent
acting
current
sitting
present
active
on-duty
working
employed
servingadjective
more serving
Comp.
most serving
Super.
Used attributively before another noun to denote an item intended for serving food or drink.
de service
She grabbed the serving bowl and filled it with salad.
Elle a pris le saladier de service et l'a rempli de salade.
Synonyms
incumbent
sitting
current
in-office
on duty
active
acting
occupying
present
employed
servinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsɜː.vɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɝː.vɪŋ/
qui sert
The serving staff at the restaurant were exceptionally attentive and polite.
Le personnel qui sert au restaurant était exceptionnellement attentionné et poli.
Additional translations
en exerciceSe dit d’une personne qui occupe actuellement une fonction officielle.
Synonyms
assisting
helping
attending
ministering
acting
functioning
performing
operational
on duty
in service
serving as
acting as
serveverb

serving

Gerund

served
Past Simple
served
Past Participle
serving
Gerund
UK
/sɜːv/
US
/sɜrv/
She served as a volunteer at the local animal shelter.
Elle a servi comme bénévole dans le refuge pour animaux local.
The waiter served the guests their meals promptly.
Le serveur a servi les convives rapidement.
servirAu sens de « être utile » ou « remplir une fonction ».
This tool will serve well for the task at hand.
Cet outil servira bien pour la tâche à accomplir.
servirEn droit.
The lawyer served the defendant with a subpoena.
L'avocat a signifié une assignation au défendeur.
desservirPour un réseau, une ligne ou un service qui dessert une zone ou une clientèle.
The new bus route will serve the rural communities north of the city.
La nouvelle ligne de bus desservira les communautés rurales au nord de la ville.
servirAu sens sportif, notamment au tennis et au volley-ball.
She served the ball with great precision during the match.
Elle a servi la balle avec une grande précision pendant le match.
servirEn informatique, pour des données ou du contenu numérique.
The streaming platform serves high-definition video to millions of users every day.
La plateforme de streaming sert des vidéos en haute définition à des millions d'utilisateurs chaque jour.
Synonyms
assist
help
provide
supply
offer
distribute
render
deliver

Definitions

servingnoun
A single portion of food or drink that is given to one person at a meal.
She had a second serving of dessert because it was so delicious.
The act of one who serves, such as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant.
The serving at the restaurant was prompt and courteous.
The act of delivering the ball to start play, especially in sports such as tennis, volleyball, or table tennis.
Her serving was the key to winning the match.
servingadjective
Intended for use in dishing out or presenting food or drink.
She grabbed the serving bowl and filled it with salad.
servingadjective
Designed or suitable for holding, distributing, or presenting portions of food or drink.
He bought a large serving tray for the party.
servinggerund / present participle
Performing duties or services for another person or an organization.
The serving staff at the restaurant were exceptionally attentive and polite.
Currently holding an official position or office; incumbent.
The serving president will address the nation tonight.
serveverb
To perform duties or services for another person or an organization.
She served as a volunteer at the local animal shelter.
To present or provide food or drink to someone.
The waiter served the guests their meals promptly.
To be of use in achieving or satisfying a purpose.
This tool will serve well for the task at hand.
To deliver a legal document to someone, especially a summons or writ.
The lawyer served the defendant with a subpoena.
To hit the ball to start play in sports like tennis or volleyball.
She served the ball with great precision during the match.
To spend a period of time fulfilling an official duty, sentence, or term, especially in the military, political office, or prison.
He served five years in the Navy before returning to civilian life.
To supply or provide a service to a particular area, group, or customer base.
The new bus route will serve the rural communities north of the city.
To transmit or deliver data, web pages, or other digital content from a server to a client device over a network.
The streaming platform serves high-definition video to millions of users every day.
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