Collocation Mini-Lessons

Services & Support

Lesson 45  ·  Professional & Workplace

B1 – B2

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General Casual News Professional Workplace
4 phrases  ·  5 example sentences each  ·  See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.

1 provide a service
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆Every business, at its core, exists to provide a service that people are willing to pay for.General
  • ◆They're supposed to provide a service — that's literally what we're paying them for.Casual
  • ◆The organization provides a range of services to newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers.News
  • ◆The company provides a fully managed service, handling everything from setup to ongoing maintenance.Professional
  • ◆Our team provides a service to over two hundred clients across the region on a daily basis.Workplace
2 offer a service
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆Offering a service that genuinely solves a problem is the foundation of any successful business.General
  • ◆Do they actually offer that service here, or do I need to go somewhere else?Casual
  • ◆The new platform offers a service that connects freelance workers with small businesses directly.News
  • ◆The firm offers a comprehensive advisory service to clients navigating complex regulatory changes.Professional
  • ◆Our department now offers a same-day delivery service for urgent orders within the city.Workplace
3 improve a service
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆The best way to improve a service is to ask the people who use it what they actually need.General
  • ◆They really need to improve this service — the wait times are completely unreasonable.Casual
  • ◆The transport authority announced a major investment program to improve services on key routes.News
  • ◆The company conducted a customer satisfaction survey to identify areas where it could improve its service.Professional
  • ◆Staff suggestions have been instrumental in helping management improve the service at the help desk.Workplace
4 provide support
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆Knowing that someone is there to provide support makes even the hardest situations more bearable.General
  • ◆I just need someone to provide a bit of support right now — I'm feeling overwhelmed.Casual
  • ◆The government pledged to provide support to communities affected by the factory closures.News
  • ◆The company provides ongoing support to clients for up to twelve months after implementation.Professional
  • ◆Senior staff are available throughout the shift to provide support to anyone who needs it.Workplace
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