open-plan office

noun

Meaning

A large workspace designed without internal walls or partitions to encourage communication and collaboration among staff.

Examples

Moving to an open-plan office helped our team share ideas more quickly.
Many employees find it difficult to concentrate in an open-plan office because of the constant noise.

Synonyms: shared office, coworking space, bullpen

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open-plan office

noun

Pronunciation: ˌoʊpən ˈplæn ˈɔfɪs

Definition

A large workspace designed without internal walls or partitions to encourage communication and collaboration among staff.

Examples

Moving to an open-plan office helped our team share ideas more quickly.
Many employees find it difficult to concentrate in an open-plan office because of the constant noise.

Synonyms of open-plan office

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