office

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Law Formal

n. an important job or position of power, especially in the government.

n. a position of duty, trust, or authority, particularly within a government or large organisation.

“The new mayor will take office in January.”

“After four years in office, the minister decided not to run for re-election, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a department of the government that deals with a specific area.

n. a major administrative division or department of a national or local government.

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“You need to visit the immigration office to renew your visa.”

“The Foreign Office issued a travel warning for the region following the recent political unrest.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing

n. a group of computer programs used for work, like writing documents or making spreadsheets.

n. a suite of productivity software typically comprising a word processor, spreadsheet application, and presentation tool.

“I installed a new version of office on my laptop last night.”

“Proficiency in various office applications is a mandatory requirement for this administrative assistant position.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Religion Formal

n. a set of prayers or a religious ceremony.

n. a prescribed form of Christian worship or a series of daily prayers.

“The monks gathered in the chapel for the morning office.”

“The Daily Office remains a central pillar of liturgical life in many Anglican and Catholic traditions.”

C1 · Advanced Academic · Formal

v. to have or use a specific place as your workspace.

v. to maintain or be provided with a professional workspace; often used intransitively to describe where a person is based.

“The consultants office out of the downtown branch.”

“Although the CEO is frequently travelling, she officially offices in the London headquarters.”