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Office

UK /["/ˈɒfɪs/"]/US /["/ˈɑːfɪs/"]/

Definition

a room, set of rooms or building where people work, usually sitting at desks

In simple words: A place where people work, usually in an office building.

Examples

  • I go to the office every day to work.
  • She has a nice office with a view of the park.
  • The office was quiet because everyone was on a call.
  • His office is located on the second floor.
  • I need to send this report to the office by noon.

Usage notes

Used in everyday conversation and writing to refer to a workplace. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid when discussing non-work environments.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of an 'office' as where 'official' work happens.

Collocations

  • big
  • huge
  • large
  • overlook something
  • job
  • work
  • hours
  • at the office
  • in the office
  • big
  • huge
  • large
  • overlook something
  • job
  • work
  • hours
  • at the office
  • in the office
  • big
  • huge
  • large
  • overlook something
  • job
  • work
  • hours
  • at the office
  • in the office
  • big
  • huge
  • large
  • overlook something
  • job
  • work
  • hours
  • at the office
  • in the office

Synonyms

  • workspace
  • workplace
  • bureau
  • administrative center
  • business center

Antonyms

  • home
  • outdoors
  • warehouse

Common mistakes

  • Saying 'the office' when referring to the location only, without context.
  • Confusing 'office' with 'offices' when speaking about multiple types of workplaces.
  • Mispronouncing as 'off-ice' instead of 'off-is'.