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back office

idiom
Meaning

The IT and infrastructure support services for a company, separate from the public face of the business.


Examples
SIMPLE

The back office handles all our payroll and technical support.

CONTEXTUAL

While the sales team meets with clients, the back office ensures the company's internal systems run smoothly.

COMPLEX

The firm decided to relocate its entire back office to a cheaper region to reduce operational costs while keeping the main headquarters in the city center.

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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all the way to Egery and back

    The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.

  2. 02

    back down

    To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.

  3. 03

    back forty

    The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.

  4. 04

    back gammon player

    A person, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.

  5. 05

    back in the game

    Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.

  6. 06

    back into

    To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost.

  7. 07

    back of one's hand

    A display of disrespect or scorn.

  8. 08

    back off

    To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.

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