serve verb
1 give sb food or drink
ADV. immediately Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve immediately.
VERB + SERVE be ready to Cover and chill the salad until ready to serve.
PREP. to They served a wonderful meal to more than 50 delegates. | with The delegates were served with a wonderful meal. Serve the lamb with new potatoes and green beans.
PHRASES serve sth chilled/cold/hot The quiche can be served hot or cold.
2 work
ADV. faithfully, loyally, well She served the family faithfully for many years (= as a servant).
VERB + SERVE continue to
PREP. as I shall continue to serve as a trustee. | in She served in the medical corps. | under He served under John Major in the early 1990s.
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