Word
satellite office
Countable noun
Definition
n. a smaller workplace that is separate from a company's main building. It is usually located in a different city or area to be closer to customers or employees.
n. a branch of a company or organization that is situated at a distance from its main headquarters. Such locations are typically smaller and intended to establish a regional presence or provide localized workspace for staff.
Examples
“He works at the satellite office near his home.”
“The tech firm decided to open a satellite office in the suburbs to reduce the long commute for its local engineers.”
“Establishing a satellite office allowed the agency to maintain client relationships in the northern territory without the logistical overhead of relocating their primary base of operations.”
Examples
simple
“He works at the satellite office near his home.”
contextual
“The tech firm decided to open a satellite office in the suburbs to reduce the long commute for its local engineers.”
complex
“Establishing a satellite office allowed the agency to maintain client relationships in the northern territory without the logistical overhead of relocating their primary base of operations.”
Usage
Typically functions as a compound noun; takes standard plural inflection for 'office'.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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