—office /ˈɒf.ɪs/ aep /ˈɑː.fɪs/
noun (WORK PLACE)
A2 [C] a room or part of a building in which people work, especially sitting at tables with computers, phones, etc., usually as a part of a business or other organization:
» the director's office» I didn't leave the office until eight o'clock last night.» office equipment» office workersSee picture: 
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Thesaurus+: ↑RoomsThesaurus+: ↑Office practices
F0 [C] a part of a company:
» They have offices in Paris, London, and Madrid.Thesaurus+: ↑Businesses and enterprisesF0 [C] US (UK surgery) a place where you can go to ask advice from or receive treatment from a doctor or dentist:
» The doctor does not make house calls - you will have to come to her office.• • •
Extra Examples:» Debbie has a summer job clerking in an office.» He concocted a story about working late at the office.» It's very convenient that you live near the office.» The proposed new office tower is a steel and glass structure 43 storeys high.» We're an international company with offices in Paris, New York and Sydney.noun [C or U] (RESPONSIBILITY)
► C1 a position of authority and responsibility in a government or other organization: » the office of vice president» As chairman of the association, he held office for over 20 years.» The Socialist party has been in office (= governing)/out of office (= not governing) for almost ten years.» She's held various offices during her time as a minister.Thesaurus+: ↑Position and status in groups and organizationsWord Builder:–Nouns: office, officer, official–Adjectives: official, unofficial–Adverbs: officially, unofficially