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Definition service in British English

service verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈsɜː(r)vɪs/
1

to examine and repair a vehicle or machine as part of a regular check that it is working correctly

Example

The car had just been serviced and was running perfectly.

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2

to do work or to perform duties for a person, an organization, or a community

Example

Electricity from the dam services several counties.

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3

to pay interest on money that you have borrowed from someone

Example

He was using all his income to service his debts and so was unable to save any money.

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Definition service in British English