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office

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/ˈɒfɪs/ · of-fice

A place where people work, usually in a commercial or administrative capacity.

Meanings

nounformal

A place where people work, usually in a commercial or administrative capacity.

ایک ایسا مقام جہاں لوگ کام کرتے ہیں، عام طور پر تجارتی یا انتظامی حیثیت میں۔

دفتر

daftar

Synonyms

workspaceplace of employmentbureauکام کا مقامروزگار کی جگہادارہ

Antonyms

homevacationleisureگھرچھٹیفارغ وقت

Common Collocations

  • office manager
  • office supplies
  • office hours

Example Sentences

She goes to her office every day at 9 AM.

وہ ہر روز صبح 9 بجے اپنے دفتر جاتی ہے۔

Woh har roz subah 9 baje apne daftar jati hai.

The office is located in the city center.

دفتر شہر کے مرکز میں واقع ہے۔

Daftar sheher ke markaz mein waqia hai.

He works in a large office building.

وہ ایک بڑے دفتر کی عمارت میں کام کرتا ہے۔

Woh ek bade daftar ki imarat mein kaam karta hai.

Easily Confused With

official:An office refers to a place of work, while official relates to formal duties or positions.

Word Family

officer
nounافسر
officiate
verbوقت گزارنا
official
adjectiveسرکاری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an 'office' as a place you go to earn a living.

Picture a building filled with desks, computers, and people working together.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "officium" — duty, service

First known use: 15th century

The word 'office' has evolved from the Latin 'officium', which referred to a duty or function. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages to denote a place of work.