HyperDic: public_service

English > 2 senses of the expression public service:
NOUNactpublic service, community servicea service that is performed for the benefit of the public or its institutions
actpublic serviceemployment within a government system (especially in the civil service)
English > public service: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningA service that is performed for the benefit of the public or its institutions.
Synonymcommunity service
BroaderserviceAn act of help or assistance
English > public service: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningemployment within a government system (especially in the civil service).
NarrowerministerThe job of a head of a government department
Broaderemployment, workThe occupation for which you are paid
Spanishservicio público
Catalanservei públic

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