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(noun) berth, billet, spot, situation, position, post, place
a job in an organization
he occupied a post in the treasury
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
the function of a teacher; the government must do its part; play its role
(noun) business office
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
he rented an office in the new building
(noun) government agency, federal agency, bureau, authority, agency
an administrative unit of government
the Central Intelligence Agency; the Census Bureau; Office of Management and Budget; Tennessee Valley Authority
(noun) office staff
professional or clerical workers in an office
the whole office was late the morning of the blizzard
(noun) power
(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power
being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage; during his first year in office; during his first year in power; the power of the president