press into service

Traduzioni
задействовать в работе
When the main computer broke, an old laptop was pressed into service.
Когда основной компьютер сломался, в работу был задействован старый ноутбук.
Definizioni
To use something or someone for a purpose that they were not originally intended for, often in an urgent or improvised situation.
Parole
service

noun
услуга
press

verb
нажимать
press in

verb
вдавливать