Office

/ΛˆΙ‘fΙͺs/

The meaning and definition of Office, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Official position, particularly high employment within government; tenure in such a position.
    β€œShe held office as secretary of state until she left office to run for office.”
  2. A room, set of rooms, or building used for non-manual work, particularly:
    β€œThe office of the Secretary of State is cleaned when it is vacant.”
verb
  1. To provide (someone) with an office.
  2. To have an office.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms Divine Office Liturgy of the Hours breviary canonical hours liturgy of the hours surgery

Origin

From Anglo-Norman office.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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