"active service" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} active service (uncountable)
  1. (UK, military) Full-time occupation in the military. Wikipedia link: active duty Tags: UK, uncountable Categories (topical): Military Synonyms: active duty
    Sense id: en-active_service-en-noun-rENTPXj- Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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