Meaning of the word "home office" in English

What does "home office" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

home office

US /ˈhoʊm ˌɔː.fɪs/
UK /ˈhoʊm ˌɔː.fɪs/
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Noun

1.

a room in someone's house that is used for working in

Example:
I spend most of my day working in my home office.
Our new house has a dedicated home office space.
2.

a government department in the UK that deals with internal affairs, such as law and order, immigration, and security

Example:
The new immigration policy was announced by the Home Office.
Security matters fall under the jurisdiction of the Home Office.
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