office: 意味と定義

A place in which business, clerical, or professional activities are conducted.

The administrative personnel, executives, or staff working in such a place.

A duty or function assigned to or assumed by someone. See Synonyms at function.

A position of authority, duty, or trust given to a person, as in a government or corporation: the office of vice president.

A subdivision of a governmental department: the U.S. Patent Office.

A major executive division of a government: the British Home Office.

A public position: seek office.

Chiefly British The parts of a house, such as the laundry and kitchen, in which servants carry out household work.

A usually beneficial act performed for another. Often used in the plural.

Ecclesiastical A ceremony, rite, or service, usually prescribed by liturgy, especially:

Ecclesiastical The canonical hours.

Ecclesiastical A prayer service in the Anglican Church, such as Morning or Evening Prayer.

Ecclesiastical A ceremony, rite, or service for a special purpose, especially the Office of the Dead.