gas service

Thân thiện

The technician checks the gas service meter outside the house.

Definition

Noun: A public utility company that supplies natural gas or manufactured gas to consumers for heating, cooking, and other energy needs. This term refers to the service provided, the infrastructure (pipelines, meters), and often the company itself.

Usage

The term "gas service" is used to refer to the system or company that delivers gas to homes and businesses. It is a non-count noun when referring to the provision of service, but can be countably referenced as "a gas service" when referring to a specific utility company.

Examples

• The storm interrupted the gas service to thousands of homes.
• You need to call the gas service to have your meter inspected.
• This city has a reliable public gas service.

Advanced Usage

• "to be in the gas service": An older or formal phrase meaning to work for a gas utility company.
  • His grandfather was in the gas service for forty years.
• "gas service" as a modifier: Used to describe attributes related to the utility.
  • We received a gas service interruption notice.
  • The gas service line needs to be repaired.

Variants and Related Words

• Gas utility: A direct synonym, often used in formal or regulatory contexts.
• Gas company: A more common, informal term for the provider.
• Gas supplier: Emphasizes the role of providing the fuel.
• Service line: The specific pipe connecting a building to the main gas distribution line.

Synonyms

• Gas utility
• Gas company
• Public gas utility

Related Phrases

• Gas service charge: A fixed fee on a bill for maintaining service.
• Gas service interruption: A temporary stoppage of gas delivery.
• Restore gas service: To turn the gas supply back on after an interruption.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a public utility that provides gas

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gas company