active service

noun

: participation in a battle or battles

He saw no active service during his time in the army.

Examples of active service in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This proposal establishes staggered 18-year terms of active service, allowing every president to appoint exactly two justices per term. — Dale V.c. Holness, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

South Korean officials and experts say the vessel was likely built with Russian assistance amid deepening military ties between the countries, but some analysts have questioned how effective the vessel would be in active service. — ABC News, 4 July 2026

The trials are intended to confirm that the submarine meets all operational and safety requirements before entering active service, reported Baird Maritime. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026

The military also partners with the SBA on informational resources and entrepreneurial training programs for military spouses, active service members and veterans through the Veterans Business Outreach Center program, which provides entrepreneurial training, workshops and counseling. — Tom Huddleston Jr. megan Sauer, CNBC, 15 June 2026

Rhymes for active service

• disservice
• preservice
• interservice
• nervous
• nervus