office

ufficio

Stanza o edificio dove si lavora, di solito alla scrivania.

In inglese semplice: A room or building where people do work, usually at desks.

• She works in an office.
• Our offices are on the second floor.
• I left my keys at the office.

Sinonimi: workplace

Espressioni comuni: office building, in the office, office worker

carica

Ruolo ufficiale nel governo, soprattutto uno a cui si accede tramite elezione.

In inglese semplice: An official job in government, especially one that people vote to choose someone for.

• She decided to run for office.
• The new mayor took office in June.
• He held office for only one term.

Come si usa: run for office (She plans to run for office next year.); in office (The president has been in office for two years.)

Sinonimi: position, post

Espressioni comuni: run for office, hold office, take office

carica, incarico

Ruolo o posizione che comporta compiti e responsabilità specifici.

In inglese semplice: A job or role that gives someone particular duties and responsibility.

• The office of treasurer is vacant.
• He accepted the office and its responsibilities.
• Members elect someone to each office annually.

Come si usa: the office of someone (She was appointed to the office of treasurer.)

Sinonimi: position, post

Espressioni comuni: office of treasurer, hold an office, vacant office

buoni uffici, aiuto

Aiuto offerto soprattutto per favorire un accordo o mettere persone in contatto.

In inglese semplice: Help that someone provides, especially by arranging an agreement or introducing people.

• The ambassador offered his good offices.
• Talks resumed through the good offices of a neutral country.
• Her good offices helped the two families reach an agreement.

Come si usa: through the good offices of someone (We met through the good offices of a mutual friend.)

Sinonimi: assistance, service

Espressioni comuni: good office, friendly office