CEFR B1

bureau

noun

Meaning

A large organization or government department that is responsible for a particular area of government or business.

Examples

The bureau of investigation is a federal agency.
She works for a private detective bureau.

Synonyms: office, department, agency, administration

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bureau (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbjʊərəʊ/

Definition

A large organization or government department that is responsible for a particular area of government or business.

Examples

The bureau of investigation is a federal agency.
She works for a private detective bureau.
The weather bureau issued a severe storm warning.

How to Use bureau

bureau of X (prepositional phrase): A specific department or organization within a larger structure, often governmental. — "The Bureau of Labor Statistics collects data on employment."
work for a bureau (collocation): To be employed by a bureau. — "My father used to work for a federal bureau."

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