Office

Quick meaning: Office is a noun meaning (religion) A ceremonial duty or service, particularly:.

Meaning

(religion) A ceremonial duty or service, particularly:.

More Meanings

1. A position of responsibility.
2. Official position, particularly high employment within government; tenure in such a position.
3. A duty, particularly owing to one's position or station; a charge, trust, or role; (obsolete, rare) moral duty.
4. (now usually in plural) A service, a kindness.
5. (figuratively, slang) Inside information.
6. A room, set of rooms, or building used for non-manual work, particularly:
7. (archaic) Function: anything typically done by or expected of something.

Example Sentences

The Tories had been in office ten years.

Golde (gaue he him)[…]for all maner of veſſels of euery offyce[…]

She held office as secretary of state until she left office to run for office.

[…]in as moche as I am the apoſtle off the gentyls I will magnify myn office[…]

Word Forms

• offices
• officing
• officed

Synonyms for office

Depending on context, synonyms include service, liturgy, breviary, workplace, workstead, practice.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include authority, bureau, agency, function, position, situation.

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