office

/ˈɑfɪs/noun

A room or building where people work at desks, often doing business or administrative tasks.

Example sentences

“I usually get to the office around nine.”
“Our office is on the third floor, next to the elevators.”
“She works from home on Fridays and from the office the rest of the week.”

You go 'to the office' and work 'in an office' or 'at the office'. The phrase 'run for office' uses the older sense of an official position.

Synonyms for office

workplace

Related words

agencyA business that provides a service or acts on behalf of other people or companies, or the office where it operates.teamworkThe joint effort of a group of people working together toward a shared goal.contractA formal agreement, usually written, in which two or more parties promise to carry out specific work or duties.overtimeTime spent working beyond one's normal scheduled hours.clientA person or business that pays someone for goods or a service.departmentOne of the sections into which a company, government, or other organization is divided.