SHOP

(WORK AREA) [noun] [C] - a place where a particular type of thing is made or repairedan engineering shopHe runs an auto-tyre repair shop.The shop floor refers to the ordinary workers in a factory.There is great concern on the shop floor (= among the ordinary workers) over job security.A shop steward is a worker elected by workers in a factory or business to represent them in discussions with the management.