bureaubu‧reau /ˈbjʊərəʊ $ ˈbjʊroʊ/ ●○○ noun (plural bureaus or bureaux /-rəʊz $ -roʊz/) [countable] 
Word Origin
an employment bureau the Citizens Advice Bureau2a government department or a part of a government department in the US: the Federal Bureau of Investigation3an office of a company or organization that has its main office somewhere else: the London bureau of the Washington Post4British English a large desk or writing table5American English a piece of furniture with several drawers, used to keep clothes in SYN chest of drawers British English
Word OriginWORD ORIGINbureau
ExamplesOrigin:
1600-1700 French ‘desk, cloth covering for desks’, from Old French burel ‘woolen cloth’, from Latin burra ‘wool, rough cloth’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- He is now Director of the Maritime Transport Bureau.
- the visitor's information bureau
- At the area course the trainee will have a chance to meet trainees from other local bureaux.
- Nevertheless, out of necessity, to help the adviser feel less pressured, some bureaux do run partial appointment systems.
- Perhaps the most obvious is wilful and corrupt exploitation of debtors by dishonest employees of the credit reference bureau.
- The bureau is interested in its sponsor's demands as a basis for the formulation of its budget.
- The bureau swooped down on three illicit Hong Kong factories on Sept. 3 alone.
- Their whole life began seeming like a missing persons bureau.
- Your sister said you passed out and hit your head on her bureau.
Longman Language Activatoran official organization that has political aims or responsibilities► party
Collocations an organization of people who all have the same political ideas, which you can vote for in elections: · The Republican Party now has a majority in Congress.political party: · All the major political parties have given their support to this initiative.join a party: · He first joined the Communist party when he was a student.party member: · All party members will have the right to vote for the new leader.
► authority an official organization, or a local government department, which has power in public affairs, provides public services etc: · The number of complaints received by the Police Complaints Authority has risen sharply in recent years.health authority British: · Contact your local health authority for details of the scheme in your area.
► council an official organization responsible for the public services in a town or area, or a large organization which represents particular people: · A complaints system is being set up to make it easier for residents to complain about the service that the council offers.· The club got a grant from the Sports Council to help pay for new changing rooms.town/city/county council: · She's been elected onto the city council.· The plan for the new housing development is now being considered by Essex County Council.
► bureau American a government department with particular responsibilities: · the Federal Bureau of Investigations· He is now Director of the Maritime Transport Bureau.
► body any organization made up of people working together, especially in government, making laws or advising people: governing body: · UEFA is the governing body for European football.advisory body: · Belfast City Airport Forum is a new advisory body set up to discuss environmental issues affecting the airport and the surrounding area.
WORD SETS► Furnitureantique, nounarm, nounarmchair, nounback, nounbeanbag, nounbed, nounbedhead, nounbedpost, nounbedstead, nounbookcase, nounbookshelf, nounbuffet, nounbunk, nounbureau, nouncanopy, nouncard table, nouncarrycot, nouncart, nouncatchall, nounchair, nounchaise longue, nounchesterfield, nounchest of drawers, nouncoat rack, nouncoatstand, nouncoffee table, nouncommode, nouncot, nouncouch, nouncounter, nouncupboard, noundeckchair, noundesk, noundining table, noundivan, noundouble bed, noundrawer, noundresser, noundustsheet, nouneasy chair, nounescritoire, nounfireguard, nounfirescreen, nounfitment, nounfitted, adjectivefloor lamp, nounfoldaway, adjectivefolding, adjectivefootrest, nounfootstool, nounfour-poster bed, nounfuton, nounGeorgian, adjectivegramophone, noungrandfather clock, noungrate, nounhat stand, nounheadboard, nounheadrest, nounhighboy, nounhighchair, nounhorsehair, nounhot tub, nounhutch, nounJacuzzi, nounlamp, nounlampshade, nounlawn chair, nounleg, nounlooking glass, nounlove seat, nounmattress, nounnightlight, nounnightstand, nounoccasional table, nounottoman, nounpadded, adjectivepedestal, nounpouffe, nounradiogram, nounrocker, nounrocking chair, nounrococo, adjectiveseat, nounsettee, nounshelf, nounshelving, nounsideboard, nounslipcover, nounsofa, nounsofa bed, nounsprung, adjectivestand, nounstandard lamp, nounstool, nounstuffing, nounsuite, nounswivel chair, nountable, nountallboy, nountea chest, nounthree-piece suite, nounthrone, nountwin bed, noununit, nounupholster, verbupholstery, nounveneer, nounveneered, adjectivewardrobe, nounwashstand, nounwaterbed, nounWelsh dresser, nounwindow seat, nounwork-surface, nounwriting desk, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► an advice centre/service/desk/bureau
1an office or organization that collects or provides information: · They offer a 24-hour advice service to customers.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► political· Mengistu is general secretary of the party, which is governed by an 11-member political bureau.· Chipenda was also elected to the political bureau.· This in turn chose a new 21-member political bureau in its first session on Dec. 12.· Members of the political bureau: Do Muoi.
NOUN► advice· Equally citizens' advice bureaux may be able to assist with advice and information which may further your case.· Anyone injured at work can obtain advice quickly from their local citizen's advice bureau.
► chief· Self also believes it is wrong to assume that bureau chiefs generally control a monopoly.· Benjamin Bradlee, the dashing Washington bureau chief for Newsweek.· Newsweek has a new Washington bureau chief, the first woman ever to serve in that post.· He has been a reporter, Washington correspondent, system editor, state editor and Baltimore County bureau chief.
► computer· Suppose that you run a computer bureau and carry out ordinary data processing work.
► credit· His new employer can get his medical history from the insurance company, and his credit history from a credit bureau.
► manager· The recommended salary scale for bureaux managers is pegged to local authority rates for professional staff.· The bureau managers today would be pleased if their task could be described only in these terms.
► marriage· Dexter sighed with increasing frequency when sent out to check yet another marriage bureau.· A computer dating agency? Marriage bureaux?· In the following weeks, they continued to chase London's dating agencies and marriage bureaux.
► news· I work nights - in a news bureau, as a croupier in a nightclub, as a waitress.· It worked like a news bureau.
► worker· Out of this fraught legal and financial tangle the bureau worker must work with the client to create order and stability.· The next chapter will examine recent issues that are engaging bureau workers in their search to meet their commitment to the community.· The managerial role of senior bureau workers is increasingly recognised.
VERB► use· The technology used by the bureau has improved.· The alternative is to use a litigation support bureau which operates in a similar way to external photocopying bureaux.
an employment bureau the Citizens Advice Bureau2a government department or a part of a government department in the US: the Federal Bureau of Investigation3an office of a company or organization that has its main office somewhere else: the London bureau of the Washington Post4British English a large desk or writing table5American English a piece of furniture with several drawers, used to keep clothes in SYN chest of drawers British English