office

noun
UK: /ˈɒfɪs/
US: /ˈɑːfɪs/

  1. A room or building where people work, especially at desks.

    1. My office is on the second floor it's quite convenient. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new office building has modern amenities to enhance productivity. [ ] [ ]

  2. A department or organization within a larger structure.

    1. He works in the sales office, managing key accounts. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our local post office provides essential services to the community members. [ ] [ ]

  3. A position of authority or responsibility, often in government or a company.

    1. She holds office as mayor, serving the community. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was voted into office and promised to reform the outdated laws. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

workplace bureau agency position job role
office verb

  1. To provide with an office.

    1. They will office the new employees soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company decided to office its research team near the university. [ ] [ ]

  2. To perform duties or a service.

    1. The priest officed at the mass last sunday afternoon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ambassador officed with dedication to improve international relations. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "office" in English means: A room or building where people work, especially at desks., A department or organization within a larger structure., A position of authority or responsibility, often in government or a company..

The phonetic transcription of "office" is /ˈɒfɪs/ in British English and /ˈɑːfɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "office": workplace, bureau, agency, position, job, role.

Example usage of "office": "My office is on the second floor it's quite convenient.". More examples on the page.