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office noun 1 the room, set of rooms or building in which the business of a firm is done, or in which a particular kind of business, clerical work, etc is done. 2 a local centre or department of a large business. 3 a position of authority, especially in the government or in public service • run for office. 4 a the length of time for which an official position is held; b said of a political party: the length of time for which it forms the government • in office • hold office. 5 (Office) in compounds a government department • the Home Office. 6 the group of people working in an office. 7 a function or duty. 8 (usually offices) an act of kindness or service • through her good offices. 9 (often Office) an authorized form of Christian worship or service, especially one for the dead. See also divine office. 10 (offices) the parts of a large house, estate or farm given over to household work or storage, etc. 11 (especially usual offices) euphemistic, slang a lavatory. give the office slang to give a signal or hint.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from Latin officium favour, duty or service, from opus work or service + facere to do.