active service

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Full-time occupation in the military.

UK, uncountable

Equivalents

한국어현역

Examples

“She was built by William Denny & Bros. Ltd., and launched in 1939, but went immediately on active service as a trooper [troopship].”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

active shooter active shooter drill active sonar active time battle active timing active transport

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