Serve (payment system) definition

(1) (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

"His powerful serves won the game"

(2) Put the ball into play

"It was Agassi's turn to serve"

(3) 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"

(4) 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"

(5) Help to some food; help with food or drink

"I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"

(6) Mate with

"Male animals serve the females for breeding purposes"

(7) Deliver a warrant or summons to someone

"He was processed by the sheriff"

(8) 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"

(9) Be used by; as of a utility

"The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"

"The garage served to shelter his horses"

(10) 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"

(11) Contribute or conduce to

"The scandal served to increase his popularity"

(12) Promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to

"Art serves commerce"

"Their interests are served"

"The lake serves recreation"

"The President's wisdom has served the country well"

(13) Serve a purpose, role, or function

"The tree stump serves as a table"

"The female students served as a control group"

"This table would serve very well"

"His freedom served him well"

"The table functions as a desk"

(14) Spend time in prison or in a labor camp

"He did six years for embezzlement"