Office — English Vocabulary
10 essential words about office in the live bank, with meanings and examples. Open any word for its full page.
department /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/ noun B2
One part of a large organization, company, or government that does a specific type of work.
Example: She works in the marketing department.
headquarters /ˌhedˈkwɔːrtərz/ noun B2
The main office of a company or organization, where its leaders work.
Example: The company's headquarters are in Chicago.
branch /bræntʃ/ noun B2
A local office of a large company in another city; also a part that grows out of a tree's trunk.
Example: Our bank has a branch in every state.
staff /stæf/ noun B2
All the people who work in an organization; the employees as a group.
Example: The hotel staff were friendly and helpful.
equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ noun B2
The tools, machines, and devices needed for a particular job or activity.
Example: The office bought new computer equipment.
supply /səˈplaɪ/ noun / verb B2
An amount of something available to use; to provide something that is needed.
Example: The office supply closet is full of paper.
folder /ˈfəʊldər/ noun B2
A folded cover for holding papers; on a computer, a place where files are organized.
Example: Put the contracts in the blue folder.
file /faɪl/ noun / verb B2
A collection of information stored on a computer or in papers about one subject; to store documents in an organized way.
Example: Send me the file by email.
report /rɪˈpɔːrt/ noun / verb B2
A written or spoken account of something studied or investigated; to give such an account, or to tell an authority about something.
Example: The report covers sales for the whole year.
memo /ˈmeməʊ/ noun B2
A short official note sent within a company to give information or instructions.
Example: The boss sent a memo about the new hours.