Meaning & use
office
A room or building where people work at desks, typically doing administrative tasks.
See it in a sentence
She arrived at the office early to prepare for the morning meeting.
The senator has held public office for nearly twenty years.
A note on using this word
'Office' can also mean a position of authority or duty, distinct from the physical workplace, as in 'run for office.'
Words with a similar meaning
workplacebureau
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A position of authority, duty, or trust, especially in government.
The mayor left office after two terms of service.
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