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/ˈɒfɪs/ 
| singular | office |
| plural | offices |
- 3[countable] [usually singular] a government department
the unemployment/tax office
the Foreign/Home Office
- 4[countable/uncountable] a position in a large and powerful organization, especially a government
Bush was elected to the office of President in 2000.
run for office (=try to be elected):Bob plans to run for office next year.
take office (=begin to work in a position):The President takes office two months after the election.
See also
public office
phrase
someone’s good offices
formal
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