Office Definition & Meaning

office
noun
  1. place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed; "he rented an office in the new building"
  2. an administrative unit of government; "the Central Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of Management and Budget"; "Tennessee Valley Authority"
  3. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"
  4. (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power; "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage"; "during his first year in office"; "during his first year in power"; "the power of the president"
  5. professional or clerical workers in an office; "the whole office was late the morning of the blizzard"
  6. a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities; "the offices of the mass"
  7. a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"

"Office" in song lyrics

See how office is used in real songs:

  • "Off wack rappers til I'm posted in the post office"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Shawn Wigs — One on One
  • "Filet of sole on the Oval Office"
    3rd Bass — Oval Office
  • "And in the Oval Office"
    3rd Bass — Oval Office

Usage tips for "office"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "office" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for office to find words that pair well.

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