in office
/ɪn ˈɒfɪs/ · in of·fice
noun
- A period of time during which a person holds a public office or position. The mayor was re-elected and began her second term in office.
- A person holding a public office or position. The governor was in office when the new law was passed.
adverb
- During the time a person holds a public office or position. The politician was in office for eight years.
Did you know? The phrase 'in office' has been used in various contexts, including politics, law, and business, to describe a person's tenure or position of authority.