What does “office” mean?
- 1
nouna room or building where people work at desks
I get to the office at nine.
- 2
nounan important job or position, especially in government
She has been in office for four years.
Office at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈɔfɪs/ · AW-fis
How to use “office” correctly
“In office” means holding a political position; “in the office” means inside the workplace.
Common phrases with “office”
- at the office
- head office
- post office
- take office
Synonyms, opposites and related words
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