BUREAU


Meaning of BUREAU in English

Note: The usual plural in British English is '~x'. The usual plural in American English is '~s'.

1.

A ~ is an office, organization, or government department that collects and distributes information.

...the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

...the Citizens’ Advice Bureau.

N-COUNT; N-IN-NAMES

2.

A ~ is an office of a company or organization which has its main office in another town or country. (mainly AM BUSINESS)

...the Wall Street Journal’s Washington ~.

= office

N-COUNT

3.

A ~ is a writing desk with shelves and drawers and a lid that opens to form the writing surface. (BRIT)

N-COUNT

4.

A ~ is a chest of drawers. (AM)

N-COUNT

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