office

/ˈɔfɪs/
noun
  1. A room or building where people work at desks, especially in business or administration.
    • I left my laptop on my desk in the office.
    • She goes to the office every weekday from nine to five.
    • The company moved to a larger office downtown.
  2. A position of authority or responsibility, especially in government or an organization.
    • She resigned from her office after the scandal.
    • The president holds the highest office in the country.
    • He was elected to the office of mayor last November.
  3. A department or division within a company or organization that handles a specific function.
    • Please contact the sales office for pricing information.
    • Our legal office reviews every contract before we sign it.
    • The human resources office handles all hiring and benefits.
  4. A service or room provided for a particular purpose, such as information or ticketing.
    • The ticket office at the station opens at six in the morning.
    • The lost and found office is on the first floor.
    • Visit the information office for a free map of the park.
  5. A set of rooms or a building used by a doctor or dentist for seeing patients.
    • My dentist's office is just two blocks from my house.
    • She waited in the office for nearly an hour before the nurse came in.
    • The doctor's office called to confirm my appointment.
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