essential services
AmE /ɪˈsenʃəl ˈsɝːvɪsɪz/
essential service
Definition

Definition of essential services - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

public servicesbasic public or organizational help systems needed for normal daily life
  • During the storm, only essential services were kept operating.
  • The city’s budget prioritized essential services like healthcare and public transit.
  • Strikes are restricted to ensure essential services remain available.
bear endure withstand
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Expressions with essential

essential elementn.
fundamental part necessary for a process
Trust is an essential element of any relationship.
essential conditionn.
requirement that must be met for success
Trust is an essential condition for a healthy relationship.
essential oiln.
oil from plants used for scent or aromatherapy
Essential oil is popular in aromatherapy and perfumes.
essential workern.
worker needed to maintain basic services
During the pandemic, essential workers kept hospitals and grocery stores running.
essential nutrientn.
substance necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Calcium is an essential nutrient for bone health..
essential amino acidn.
amino acid not made by the body, needed in diet for health
Protein foods provide every essential amino acid your body needs.

Expressions with services

engage the services ofv.
hire someone to do a specific job or task
We decided to engage the services of a lawyer.
banking servicesn.
financial activities offered by financial institutions such as accounts loans and payments
Many people use mobile apps to access banking services every day.
paid servicesn.
work or help offered to users in exchange for money
The app offers basic features for free and additional paid services for subscribers.
armed servicesn.
military forces of a nation
He served in the armed services for ten years.
business services providern.
person or organization supplying help for firms
Our business services provider manages payroll, invoicing, and tax filings.
delivery of servicesn.
organized process of providing help or support activities to users
We must improve the delivery of services to rural communities.
engage your servicesv.
request your professional help
They decided to engage your services for the legal case.
offer one's servicesv.
say you are willing to help or work for someone
She offered her services to the local animal shelter.
state servicesn.
government-provided public services for citizens
State services include healthcare and education.
command someone's servicesv.
order someone to work for you or help you
The general can command his soldiers' services at any time.

Terms related to essential services

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Terms with essential services included in their meaning

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frontlineadj.
services
providing essential services or support
public utilityn.
service provider
company providing essential services like water or electricity
discretionary spendingn.
business
spending on non-essential items or services
utilities sectorn.
public services
industry providing essential services like water, electricity, and gas
public-service corporationn.
utility company
company providing essential services to the public
public-service corporationn.
business
private company providing essential community services
defensive industryn.
business
industry providing essential goods or services, stable during economic downturns
utilities sectorn.
finance
category of stocks for companies providing essential services

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  1. French:services essentiels, ...
  2. German:grundlegende Dienstleistungen, ...
  3. Italian:servizi essenziali, ...
  4. Spanish:servicios esenciales, ...
  5. Portuguese:serviços essenciais, ...
  6. Chinese:基本公共服务, ...
  7. Japanese:必要不可欠な公共サービス, ...
  8. Arabic:خَدَمات أَساسِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֵׁרוּתִים חִיּוֹנִיִּים, ...
  10. Russian:жизненно важные услуги, ...
  11. Ukrainian:життєво важливі послуги, ...
  12. Hindi:आवश्यक सेवाएँ, ...

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