serves

/sɜːrvz/ サーブズ

1. To present food or drink to someone.

To bring food or drink to a person at a table or in a restaurant.
The restaurant serves delicious Italian food. (そのレストランは美味しいイタリア料理を提供しています。)

2. To perform duties or work for someone or something.

To do your job or perform your role, often in a formal or professional context.
He serves as a waiter at the restaurant. (彼はそのレストランでウェイターとして働いています。)

3. To be useful or suitable for a particular purpose.

To function effectively for a specific use or need.
This app serves as a navigation tool. (このアプリはナビゲーションツールとして役立ちます。)

4. To spend a period of time doing something (e.g., a prison sentence).

To complete a designated period of time, such as serving a prison sentence or serving in the military.
He serves a life sentence. (彼は終身刑を務めている。)

5. To deliver a legal document.

To formally provide someone with a legal document.
The court serves the defendant. (裁判所は被告に訴状を送達する。(裁判所が正式に被告に訴状を届けます。))

6. To help achieve something.

Contribute to something.
He serves on the board of directors. (彼は取締役会の一員として貢献しています。)

7. To play a sport.

To hit the ball to start play.
He serves the ball to start the game. (彼は試合を始めるためにボールをサーブします。)