OFFICE
/ˈɑfɪs/ ► audio Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 15
Definition
- noun place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed.
— synonyms: business_office
- noun an administrative unit of government.
— synonyms: agency, federal_agency, government_agency, bureau, authority
- noun the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group.
— synonyms: function, part, role
- noun (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power.
— synonyms: power
- noun professional or clerical workers in an office.
— synonyms: office_staff
- noun a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities.
- noun a job in an organization.
— synonyms: position, post, berth, spot, billet, place, situation
Examples
- “When the office of Secretary of State is vacant, its duties fall upon an official within the department.”
- “She held office as secretary of state until she left office to run for office.”
- “The office of the Secretary of State is cleaned when it is vacant.”
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