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Home Office: Definition, Examples & Usage Tips (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：Working from home (Home office)
Home office
/hoʊm ˈɔːfɪs/
n.
The practice of working from your own house instead of going to a company building.
Working from home
➕
/ˈwɜrkɪŋ frəm hoʊm/
n.
The practice of performing your job duties from your residence instead of commuting to a company building.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Compound of 'home' (dwelling) and 'office' (workplace).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a house with a desk—your home becomes a place for both living and working.
📖 Example
Since the pandemic, my company allows us to have a home office arrangement two days a week.
Since the pandemic, my company allows us to work from home two days a week.
🔗 Collocations
set up a home office – Establish a workspace in one's house
home office policy – Company rules regarding remote work
transition to a home office – Change from working in an office to working from home
🔄 Synonyms
telecommuting (n.) – Working remotely using technology to connect with the workplace.
remote work (n.) – Work done outside a traditional office, often from home.
flexible work (n.) – Work schedule that allows employees to choose their location or hours.
🚫 Antonyms
on-site work (n.) – Work performed at the company's physical location.
commuting (v.) – Traveling regularly to and from the workplace.
office job (n.) – Employment that takes place in a corporate office building.
🌱 Derivatives
home-based worker (n.) – A person who works from their home.
home office setup (n.) – The arrangement of furniture and equipment for working at home.
📖 Cultural Story
The concept of a home office gained popularity in the 1990s with telecommuting and surged after the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming a standard work arrangement.
Meaning 2：Home workspace (Home office)
Home office
/hoʊm ˈɔːfɪs/
n.
A room or area in your house that is specially used for work or study.
Home workspace
➕
/hoʊm ˈwɜrkˌspeɪs/
n.
A dedicated room or corner within a private residence that is equipped for professional activities.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
She converted the small spare bedroom into a cozy home office with a big bookshelf.
She turned the small guest room into a comfortable workspace with a large bookshelf.
🔗 Collocations
designate a home office – Assign a specific area of the house for work
home office furniture – Desks, chairs, and shelves intended for a home workspace
spare room home office – A home workspace created in an extra bedroom
🔄 Synonyms
study (n.) – A room used for reading, writing, or academic work at home.
den (n.) – A private room in a house for relaxation or work.
home study (n.) – A space in the house set aside for focused work or learning.
🚫 Antonyms
cubicle (n.) – A small partitioned workspace in a corporate office.
open-plan office (n.) – A large office layout without walls, shared among employees.
communal area (n.) – A shared space like a lounge or break room, not meant for solo work.
🌱 Derivatives
home office worker (n.) – A person who uses a home workspace for their job.
home office equipment (n.) – Devices like computers and printers used in a home workspace.
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