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Definition office in American English

office noun

noun
/ˈɔfɪs/
1

a room or building where the people in an organization or department work

Example

I work in the company's Los Angeles office.

Example

Our offices are on the third floor.

Example

I usually leave the office after 6:00 p.m.

Example

a regional/branch/local office

1.1

a room or building where you go for a particular service

Example

a tourist information office

Example

the doctor's office

Synonyms and related words
apartment auditorium ballroom
1.2

the people who work in an office

Example

I call the office twice a day when I'm traveling.

Synonyms and related words
army board body
1.3

used or done in offices

Example

office furniture/stationery/supplies

Example

an office romance

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account after hours asset
2

a room with one or more desks where people work

Example

We've converted the spare bedroom into a home office.

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bureau general headquarters head office
Example

The Mayor's Office is preparing a report on the city's school system.

Example

the Office of the Treasury

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administration agency branch
Example

Bush was elected to the office of President in 2000.

Example

Bob plans to run for office next year.

Example

The President takes office two months after the election.

Synonyms and related words
accept admission admit
Definition office in American English

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