office

Pronunciation

/ˈɒfɪs/

Noun: A room or set of rooms where people work, typically in an administrative capacity. It can also refer to the building that houses such rooms. Example: “The company’s headquarters has a spacious main office with several departments.”
- As a collective noun: The staff or organization associated with a particular type of work or function. Example: “She works for the sales office.”
Verb (transitive): To assign or allocate to a particular position or duty within an office or organization. Example: “After graduation, he was officed in the New York branch.”

“In office”: Refers to holding a position or being actively engaged in one’s duties in an official capacity. Example: “The president has been in office for two terms.”
“Office hours”: The designated time during which a professional, usually a teacher or professor, is available to meet with students or clients.
“Office politics”: The often complex interpersonal relationships and strategies employed by individuals to gain advantage or influence within an organization.

Noun: “I need to go to the post office to send this package.”
Verb: “They decided to office the new employee in the corner cubicle for maximum concentration.”