office

[ˈɒfɪs]

office Definition

  • 1a room, set of rooms, or building used as a place for commercial, professional, or bureaucratic work
  • 2a position of authority or service, typically one of a public nature

Using office: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "office" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I work in an office downtown.

  • Example

    The company has several offices around the world.

  • Example

    She was elected to the office of mayor.

  • Example

    He holds a high government office.

office Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for office

Antonyms for office

Idioms Using office

  • holding a position of authority or service

    Example

    The senator has been in office for over a decade.

  • not holding a position of authority or service

    Example

    The former president is now out of office.

  • to campaign for a position of authority or service

    Example

    She decided to run for office after years of community involvement.

Phrases with office

  • the part of a business or organization that deals directly with customers or clients

    Example

    The front office staff is responsible for greeting and assisting customers.

  • the administrative and support staff of a business or organization, typically not dealing directly with customers or clients

    Example

    The back office handles tasks such as accounting, human resources, and IT.

  • to assume a position of authority or service

    Example

    The new president will take office next month.

Origins of office

from Latin 'officium', meaning 'performance of a task'

📌

Summary: office in Brief

The term 'office' [ˈɒfɪs] refers to a room, set of rooms, or building used for work, or a position of authority or service. It can be used in phrases like 'front office' and 'back office,' referring to customer-facing and administrative staff, respectively. Idioms include 'in office,' denoting holding a position of authority, and 'run for office,' meaning to campaign for a position.

How do native speakers use this expression?