The back office handles all our payroll and technical support.
back office
idiomThe IT and infrastructure support services for a company, separate from the public face of the business.
While the sales team meets with clients, the back office ensures the company's internal systems run smoothly.
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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all the way to Egery and back
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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back down
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.
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back forty
The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.
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back gammon player
A person, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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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.
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.
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back off
To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.