English Words Starting With O

• office

  nounA1
  /ˈɒfɪs/A room, set of rooms, or building where people work, especially at desks, and where business or professional activities are conducted.
• office automation

  nounB2
  /ˈɒfɪs ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/The use of computer systems and software to execute and manage routine office tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
• office bearer

  nounC2
  /ˈɒfɪs ˌbeərə/A person who holds a formal position of responsibility or authority within an organization, typically an elected or appointed role.
• office block

  nounB1
  /ˈɒfɪs ˌblɒk/A large building containing many offices for different companies or departments.
• office boy

  nounC1
  /ˈɒfɪs ˌbɔɪ/A young male employee, often in an entry-level position, who performs basic tasks in an office, such as delivering messages, making tea, and running errands.
• office girl

  nounLow
  /ˈɒfɪs ɡɜːl/A woman or girl employed to do clerical or administrative work in an office.
• office hours

  plural-nounB1
  /ˈɒf.ɪs ˌaʊəz/A scheduled period when a professor, teacher, or professional is available in their office for consultations, meetings, or questions without an appointment.
• office junior

  nounC1
  /ˈɒfɪs ˈdʒuːniə/The most junior or entry-level position in an office, often held by a young person, typically involving general support and administrative tasks.
• office of civil and defense mobilization

  nounVery low
  /ˌɒfɪs əv ˌsɪvl ənd dɪˈfens ˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/A US government agency responsible for planning and coordinating civilian resources and defense efforts during national emergencies.
• office of defense transportation

  nounRare
  /ˈɒfɪs əv dɪˈfens ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃən/A specific governmental agency, established in the United States during World War II, responsible for controlling and coordinating the nation's transportation resources for military and essential civilian needs.
• office of economic opportunity

  nounLow
  /ˈɒfɪs əv ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪti/The proper name of a specific historical US federal agency established in 1964 as part of the War on Poverty.
• office of price administration

  nounVery Low
  /ˈɒfɪs əv praɪs ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/A U.S. federal agency during World War II responsible for controlling prices and rationing scarce goods to prevent inflation and ensure equitable distribution.
• office of technology assessment

  nounLow
  /ˈɒfɪs əv ˌtɛknɒlədʒi əˈsɛsmənt/A former U.S. congressional agency that analyzed scientific and technical issues to inform legislative decision-making.
• office of war information

  nounLow
  /ˌɒfɪs əv wɔː ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/The United States government agency (1942–1945) responsible for creating and disseminating propaganda and information to support the Allied war effort during World War II.
• office park

  nounB2
  /ˈɒfɪs pɑːk/An area of land, usually on the outskirts of a city, containing a collection of office buildings, often with shared landscaping, parking, and amenities.
• office seeker

  nounLow-to-Mid Frequency
  /ˈɒfɪs ˌsiːkə/A person actively seeking, campaigning for, or desiring to obtain a political or official position, often through election or appointment.
• office-block ballot

  nounC1-C2 / Very Low Frequency
  /ˈɒfɪs blɒk ˈbælət/An election ballot on which candidates are grouped by the political office they are running for.
• officeholder

  nounLow to Medium (C1-C2 vocabulary level)
  /ˈɒfɪsˌhəʊldə/A person who holds a public or official position or appointment.
• officer

  nounverbverb-transitiveHigh
  /ˈɒfɪsə(r)/A person holding a position of authority, especially in a government, military, police, or corporate organization.
• officer of arms

  nounC2
  /ˈɒfɪsər əv ɑːmz/A person appointed by a sovereign or state with authority in matters of heraldry, such as granting and regulating coats of arms.

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