To wait upon; to supply the wants of; to attend; specifically, to wait upon at table; to attend at meals; to supply with food
To serve customers in a shop.
To make legal service upon (a person named in a writ, summons, etc.); as, to serve a witness with a subpoena
On the morning of February 28, 1993, ATF agents gathered at a staging area near Waco and prepared to serve a search warrant on the Branch Davidians' residence.
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"
To wind spun yarn, or the like, tightly around (a rope or cable, etc.) so as to protect it from chafing or from the weather. See under Serving
To be in service; to do duty; to discharge the requirements of an office or employment. Specifically, to act in the public service, as a soldier, seaman. etc
To perform domestic offices; to be occupied with household affairs; to prepare and dish up food, etc
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity; "A few words would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve"
A filament or group of filaments such as fibers or wires, wound around a central core
To contribute or conduce to; to promote; to be sufficient for; to satisfy; as, to serve one's turn
To treat; to behave one's self to; to requite; to act toward; as, he served me very ill
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"