noun
office
OF-ihs
noun
1
A room or building where people do administrative or professional work.
"She works in an office downtown from nine to five."
2
A position of authority or trust, especially in government.
"He was elected to office in a close race."
"The senator has held office for three terms."
How to Use Office
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the workplace itself, or a formal position of responsibility (especially a political one).
Common pairings
run for office
hold office
take office
work in an office
Word Forms
officed past tense, offices singular
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Etymology
From Latin officium, "duty, service, official position" — originally built from the words for "work" and "to do/make".