What does "services" mean?

1. (business/work) the work or help that a person or company provides to customers. 2. (public utilities) systems like water, electricity, and gas that are provided for everyone to use. 3. (motorway rest area) a place next to a big road where you can buy petrol, eat, and use the toilet.

services

US //ˈsɝvəsəz// UK //sˈɜːvɪsɪz// ser·vices

1 business/work (n.)
B1 Intermediate Business

the work or help that a person or company provides to customers.

intangible products or actions provided by a business or individual to meet a consumer's needs.

Example

The hotel offers excellent laundry services for its guests.

Example

The shift from a manufacturing-based economy to one dominated by professional services has transformed the city's workforce over the last decade.
- assistance
- provision
- goods
- products
2 public utilities (n.)
B1 Intermediate

systems like water, electricity, and gas that are provided for everyone to use.

essential public utilities or social systems provided by the state or private companies for the benefit of the community.

Example

The storm was so bad that emergency services were called to help.

Example

Local authorities are struggling to maintain social services due to significant budget cuts and an ageing population.
- utilities
- provisions

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3 motorway rest area (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate British English

a place next to a big road where you can buy petrol, eat, and use the toilet.

a roadside facility, typically on a motorway, providing fuel, food, and rest areas for travellers.

Example

We stopped at the services to get some coffee and stretch our legs.

Example

The motorway services were crowded with holidaymakers, making it difficult to find a parking space near the main building.
- service station
- rest stop