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Definition & Meaning of "office"in English

Office
01

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk 

office definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
offices
Examples
The bustling office in the city center was filled with employees typing away on their computers. 
1.1

people who work in an office, usually doing administrative or clerical tasks 

Examples
The office worked late to ensure all the reports were ready for the meeting. 
1.2

a designated room where an individual typically works, often at a desk, to carry out their professional tasks and responsibilities 

office definition and meaning
Examples
He decorated his office with plants and personal photos to make it feel more comfortable. 
02

a position or role someone has in a company or organization 

Examples
She took on a new office as the head of the marketing department. 
03

a part of the government that manages specific tasks or responsibilities 

Examples
The post office handles mail and delivery services for the government. 
04

a religious ceremony or service established by church authorities 

Examples
The priest performed the evening office with a solemn and reflective tone. 
05

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group 

office
01

(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
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