Office
noun
A room or a building where people do administrative or commercial work.
She works in a busy office downtown.
Often appears as...
- office worker
- office building
noun
A position of authority, trust, or service, typically in a governmental or organization setup.
He held the office of the Prime Minister for four years.
Often appears as...
- hold office
- public office
noun
A task or duty assigned to a person.
It is the office of a judge to maintain justice.
Often appears as...
- perform an office
- arm of the office
noun
A section of the government with specific duties and powers.
The Office of the Attorney General handled the case.
Often appears as...
- office of public affairs
- office of civil rights
noun
A service, typically by a professional, like a dentist, doctor etc.
He runs a dentist's office near the town market.
Often appears as...
- doctor's office
- dental office
noun
A room or a building where people do administrative or commercial work.
She works in a busy office downtown.
Often appears as...
- office worker
- office building
noun
A position of authority, trust, or service, typically in a governmental or organization setup.
He held the office of the Prime Minister for four years.
Often appears as...
- hold office
- public office
noun
A task or duty assigned to a person.
It is the office of a judge to maintain justice.
Often appears as...
- perform an office
- arm of the office
noun
A section of the government with specific duties and powers.
The Office of the Attorney General handled the case.
Often appears as...
- office of public affairs
- office of civil rights
noun
A service, typically by a professional, like a dentist, doctor etc.
He runs a dentist's office near the town market.
Often appears as...
- doctor's office
- dental office
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Work Context
The term 'office' usually implies a professional or business environment where work is done.
The company opened a new office in Berlin.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Space
'Office' often refers to the physical space within a building designated for work activities.
Her office has a great view of the city skyline.
Pro Tip 3/3Corporate Hierarchies
In larger companies, 'office' may denote a specific department or division.
He works in the marketing office of the corporation.
Pro Tip 1/3Work Context
The term 'office' usually implies a professional or business environment where work is done.
The company opened a new office in Berlin.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Space
'Office' often refers to the physical space within a building designated for work activities.
Her office has a great view of the city skyline.
Pro Tip 3/3Corporate Hierarchies
In larger companies, 'office' may denote a specific department or division.
He works in the marketing office of the corporation.
Pro Tip 1/3Work Context
The term 'office' usually implies a professional or business environment where work is done.
The company opened a new office in Berlin.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Space
'Office' often refers to the physical space within a building designated for work activities.
Her office has a great view of the city skyline.
Pro Tip 3/3Corporate Hierarchies
In larger companies, 'office' may denote a specific department or division.
He works in the marketing office of the corporation.
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Einstein's miracle year...
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Iceland Is Growing New...
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Can you make a wildlife...
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How do US Supreme Court...
not one has yet been removed from office as a result of an impeachment. One of their roles is to protect the fundamental rights of all Americans, even as different parties take power. With the tremendous impact of this responsibility,
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How does impeachment...
or just poor performance. But what if your job happens to be the most powerful position in the country, or the world? That's where impeachment comes in. Impeachment isn't the same as actually removing someone from office.
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Nirmalya Kumar: India's...
because of this huge industry that has started over the last two decades in India, offshoring software development and back office services, there's been a flight of white collar jobs from the developed world to India.
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Blueprint for a quiet...
humanity one out of every two or three people you know is introverted so we're dreaming really big and I want to just give you in the interest of time the quickest look at three of the many big projects on our drawing board okay first transforming office architecture solitude is a crucial ingredient of innovation and even of leadership and we
Video examples
Filming The Yeti PIPE Wild...
the asia episode of seven worlds one planet it was a story that i really wanted to tell we did a lot of research in the office a lot of dreamings asia is one of the most extreme continents it's got the highest mountains the hottest deserts so the monkeys for me were a really good fit because very few people
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
Or perhaps you work at an office. Take out that new grad who looks totally out of place -- 'cause that was me -- and open doors for them, not in a tokenistic way, because we're not victims, but show them the opportunities because opening up your world will make you realize that you have access to doors
Video examples
Why do airlines sell too...
Have you ever sat in a doctor's office for hours despite having an appointment at a specific time? Has a hotel turned down your reservation because it's full? Or have you been bumped off a flight that you paid for? These are all symptoms of overbooking, a practice where businesses and institutions
Video examples
Einstein's miracle year...
But skipping classes to spend more time in the lab and neglecting to show proper deference to his professors had derailed his intended career path. Passed over even for a lab assistant position, he had to settle for a job at the Swiss patent office, obtained with the help of a friend's father.
Video examples
Iceland Is Growing New...
the chance every once in a while to get out of the office and walk in the woods to see the forest growing to see that we're actually doing some good is a very rewarding thing a very satisfying but Iceland is certainly among the worst examples in the world of deforestation
Video examples
Can you make a wildlife...
you can be running back and forth all the desk space stuff i've got covered but away from the office i do have extra needs just two things really the right kit and an extra pair of hands like a runner who can help me get around and lend a hand with the physical stuff
Video examples
How do US Supreme Court...
not one has yet been removed from office as a result of an impeachment. One of their roles is to protect the fundamental rights of all Americans, even as different parties take power. With the tremendous impact of this responsibility,
Video examples
How does impeachment...
or just poor performance. But what if your job happens to be the most powerful position in the country, or the world? That's where impeachment comes in. Impeachment isn't the same as actually removing someone from office.
Video examples
Nirmalya Kumar: India's...
because of this huge industry that has started over the last two decades in India, offshoring software development and back office services, there's been a flight of white collar jobs from the developed world to India.
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Yash Chopra
Indian Director
I've been able to make some wonderful films, but sometimes you make films with great passion - great belief - and these films slightly don't work at the box office, and they become your favorite films.
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Tom Hanks
American Actor
The truth is that everyone pays attention to who's number one at the box office. And none of it matters, because the only thing that really exists is the connection the audience has with a movie.
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Jack Ma
Chinese Businessman
I'm coming to this world not to work. I want to come to this world to enjoy my life. I don't want to die in my office. I want to die on the beaches.
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Yahya Jammeh
Politician
You cannot be in your offices every day doing nothing... and at the end of the day you expect to be paid.
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Daniel Cameron
Our responsibility in the AG's office is to the truth and to the facts.
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Louis D. Brandeis
American Judge
The most important political office is that of the private citizen.
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Harvey Gantt
American Politician
There has to be life after the Charlotte Mayor's office.
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Jack Vance
American Author
I never worked in an office in my life.
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Jan Brewer
American Politician
I respect the office of the president.
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Nina Jacobson
American Businesswoman
Dogs in the office are very important.
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Yash Chopra
Indian Director
I've been able to make some wonderful films, but sometimes you make films with great passion - great belief - and these films slightly don't work at the box office, and they become your favorite films.
Quote examples
Tom Hanks
American Actor
The truth is that everyone pays attention to who's number one at the box office. And none of it matters, because the only thing that really exists is the connection the audience has with a movie.
Quote examples
Jack Ma
Chinese Businessman
I'm coming to this world not to work. I want to come to this world to enjoy my life. I don't want to die in my office. I want to die on the beaches.
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Yahya Jammeh
Politician
You cannot be in your offices every day doing nothing... and at the end of the day you expect to be paid.
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Daniel Cameron
Our responsibility in the AG's office is to the truth and to the facts.
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Louis D. Brandeis
American Judge
The most important political office is that of the private citizen.
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Harvey Gantt
American Politician
There has to be life after the Charlotte Mayor's office.
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Jack Vance
American Author
I never worked in an office in my life.
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Jan Brewer
American Politician
I respect the office of the president.
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Nina Jacobson
American Businesswoman
Dogs in the office are very important.
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