Pronunciation

/bjʊˈroʊ/

Definitions

Noun

• A bureau is a piece of furniture with drawers or compartments, typically used for storing papers, files, or office supplies. In the context of a government agency, it refers to an administrative department or office.
• An office or desk in a professional setting, often associated with a civil servant or administrative staff.

Verb

• To bureau something (informal) means to file or organize documents in a cabinet or office supply system.

Phrases

• “Set up a new bureau in the office”
• “Use the bureau to store important documents”
• “The HR bureau handles employee records”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She organized her paperwork on the new bureau in her home office.”
• Verb: “After finishing her work, she bureaus all the reports in their proper folders.”
• Informal: “The company’s IT bureau ensures data security for all employees.”

Synonyms

• Desk
• Filing cabinet
• Office supply center
• Records department
• Admin unit

Related Words

• Cabinet
• Stationery
• File cabinet
• Organizer
• Workspace