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Definition office in British English

office

noun
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 try to leave the office before 6.00 pm.

Example

a regional/branch/local office

1.1

a room or building where you go for a particular service

Example

a tourist information office

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apartment auditorium ballroom
1.2

the people who work in an office

Example

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

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army board body
1.3

used or done in offices

Example

office furniture/stationery/supplies

Example

an office romance

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account asset beauty parade
2

a room with one or more desks where people work

Example

We've converted the spare bedroom into an office.

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bureau general headquarters head office
Example

the unemployment/tax office

Example

the Foreign/Home Office

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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.

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accept admission admit admit
Definition office in British English

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