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The Office
/ðə ˈɒfɪs/ (thuh OF-is)
Definition
1
A place of work, typically a room or building where administrative, clerical, or professional tasks are carried out.
2
Informally, the workplace environment, often evoking images of cubicles, coffee machines, and endless meetings.
3
A reference to the acclaimed mockumentary sitcom 'The Office' (US version, 2005–2013), chronicling the absurdities of life at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.
Examples
I escaped the office early today, only to realize my laptop was still plugged in under the desk.
In the office, the printer jams more often than the boss remembers birthdays.
Bingeing The Office on a Friday night beats any actual office drama I've ever endured.
She rules the office like Michael Scott, but with fewer fire drills and more passive-aggressive emails.