active service
ˈæktɪv ˈsɜːvɪs
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Definition of active service - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
militaryTECH.full-time occupation in the militaryTECH.
  • He is in active service with the navy.
active duty
2.
operational areaTECH.military duty in an operational areaTECH.
  • The soldiers were sent to active service in the desert.
active duty
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Expressions with active service

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on active serviceadv.
serving in the military during a war or conflict
He was killed on active service in 1943.
see active servicev.
take part in real military fighting or missions
He saw active service during the war.

Expressions with active

be activev.
maintain a lifestyle with regular movement
Doctors recommend to be active for better health.
take an active partv.
join in something with energy and effort
She always takes an active part in class discussions.
on active dutyadj.
currently serving in a military or official job
He is an on active duty soldier.
on active serviceadv.
serving in the military during a war or conflict
He was killed on active service in 1943.
active citizenn.
individual engaged in social or political causes
Active citizens advocate for environmental protection.
active dutyn.
period of full-time service in the military
She has been on active duty for two years..

Expressions with service

white-glove servicen.
service provided with exceptional care and courtesy
The company is known for its white-glove service in handling customer complaints.
lip servicen.
insincere support or promises not meant to be acted on
He paid lip service to the idea but did nothing.
see servicev.
be used in a particular role or function
The old ship has seen service as a museum.
silver servicen.
formal table service with silverware and service by waitstaff
The banquet was conducted in silver service, enhancing the elegant atmosphere..
at one's serviceexp.
ready and willing to help someone whenever needed
If you need anything, I am at your service!
pay lip servicev.
express approval or support without taking action
The politician paid lip service to environmental issues but did nothing to help.
at someone's serviceadv.
available for use by someone
The car is at your service for the weekend.
press into servicev.
make someone do a task unexpectedly
They pressed him into service as a translator.
skeleton servicen.
basic operations maintained during holidays or off-hours
The company runs a skeleton service over the Christmas period.
room servicen.
service delivering food and drinks to hotel rooms
We ordered breakfast through room service.

Terms related to active service

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combatdeploymentdutyenlistmentmilitaryoccupationservicesoldierareamissionoperational

Terms with active service included in their meaning

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operatingadj.
service
functioning and being in active service
subscribingadj.
commerce
having an active subscription to a service
account maintenancen.
finance
ongoing service work or fee to keep an account active
lay upv.
service
take out of active service
decommissionedadj.
inactive
taken out of active service or use
commissionv.
operation
put into active service or operation
shelvev.
removing
remove someone from active service
field allowancen.
military
extra payment to officers on active service

Examples of active service in a sentence

  • Active service requires dedication and discipline.
  • He was injured while on active service overseas.
  • Active service requires soldiers to be ready for combat at any time.

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  1. French:service actif, ...
  2. German:aktiver Dienst, ...
  3. Italian:servizio attivo, servizio operativo, ...
  4. Spanish:servicio activo, ...
  5. Portuguese:serviço ativo, ...
  6. Chinese:现役, 现役服务, ...
  7. Japanese:現役勤務, 作戦任務, ...
  8. Arabic:خدمة فعلية, خِدْمَة عَسْكَرِيَّة فِعْلِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֵׁרוּת קֶבַע, שֵׁרוּת פָּעִיל, ...
  10. Russian:активная служба, боевая служба, ...
  11. Ukrainian:активна служба, ...
  12. Hindi:सक्रिय सेवा, ...

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