department
US /dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt/
UK /dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt/
1.
afdeling, departement
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or business, dealing with a specific area of activity
:
•
She works in the marketing department.
Zij werkt op de marketingafdeling.
•
The police department is investigating the case.
De politieafdeling onderzoekt de zaak.
2.
warenhuis, afdeling
a large store organized into sections selling different kinds of goods
:
•
We bought new clothes at the department store.
We kochten nieuwe kleren in het warenhuis.
•
The toy department is on the second floor.
De speelgoedafdeling bevindt zich op de tweede verdieping.