noun

office

Translation

office, post, position

I work in a big office.

She holds a high office in government.

Please go to the main office.

He went to the doctor's office.

((a place)) a room or building for work I work in a big office.

((a position)) a position of authority She holds a high office in government.

Synonyms: workplace, bureau, position, post

From Latin 'officium' (service, duty), which comes from 'opus' (work) + 'facere' (to do).

Picture an 'official' person working at a desk. The room they are in is their 'office'.