services

3 definitions • 17 examples

a place at the side of a large road at which fuel, food, drink, and other things that people want on their journey are sold:

We stopped at the services to get fuel.

We can grab a bite to eat at the services.

Can we stop at the services, Dad?

I was feeling tired so I stopped off at the services to get a cup of coffee.

Shall we go off at the next services and get some lunch?

We can get a newspaper at the services.

the particular skills that someone has and can offer to others:

the services of I may be needing the services of a surveyor soon, as I'm buying a house.

We might have to enlist the services of a lawyer.

United have secured the services of the Spanish defender in time for the new season.

Apparently, they have engaged the services of a professional wedding planner.

They would be well advised to retain the services of a lawyer who specializes in this area.

the army, navy, and/or air force:

a career in the services

I thought he was planning on joining the services.

We must ensure that sufficient help is available for people who leave the services.

The training centre runs one of the most arduous induction courses in the services.

There was an interesting session on women in the services.

Both of her parents were in the services.