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Definition of active service noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

active service

noun
 
/ˌæktɪv ˈsɜːvɪs/
 
/ˌæktɪv ˈsɜːrvɪs/
 (especially British English)
(also active duty especially in North American English)
[uncountable]
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  1. taking part in military action as a member of the armed forces, especially during a war
    • on active service troops on active service
    Topics War and conflictc1
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