office work

noun — 4 senses

office work

noun
1

Any activity intended to be productive primarily using the mind and not requiring significant movement or bodily exertion

2

A set of related activities including record-keeping, organizing, accounting, communicating, editing, or managing

3

Work that is part of a bureaucracy.

4

Any work that takes place in an office except facility maintenance and janitorial services

Synonyms
shallow work, office job
Related terms
white-collar, black-coated

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