noun

• An administrative unit of government; office.
• An organization or office for collecting or providing information or news.
• An office (room where clerical or professional duties are performed).
• (chiefly Britain) A desk, usually with a cover and compartments that are located above the level of the writing surface rather than underneath, and often used for storing papers.
• (Northeastern US) A chest of drawers for clothes.
• A surname from French.