1. A servomechanism; an automatic device that uses error-sensing negative feedback to correct the performance of a mechanism
The robot arm uses a servo to control its precise movements.
O braço do robô usa um servo para controlar seus movimentos precisos.
2. Short for servo motor; an electric motor that can be controlled to move to specific positions
The servo motor rotated exactly 90 degrees as programmed.
O motor servo girou exatamente 90 graus conforme programado.
3. In historical context, a serf or feudal servant (archaic usage from Latin servus)
In medieval times, a servo was bound to the land.
Na Idade Média, um servo estava vinculado à terra.