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现役;(尤指)战时服役
    • on active service troops on active service现役部队
    Topics War and conflictc1