B2 verb Neutro

bureau

/ˈbjʊəroʊ/

A bureau is an office or department that provides a specific service or handles particular business, often within a government or large organization. It also refers to a piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes or a desk for writing.

Exemplos

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1

He kept his birth certificate in the top drawer of the antique bureau.

He kept his birth certificate in the top drawer of the antique bureau.

2

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently leading the national security inquiry.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently leading the national security inquiry.

3

Just leave those papers on top of the bureau in the hallway.

Just leave those papers on top of the bureau in the hallway.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bureau
Verb
bureaucratize
Advérbio
bureaucratically
Adjetivo
bureaucratic
Relacionado
bureaucracy
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Dica de memorização

Imagine a 'bureau' as a 'box'—whether it is a wooden box with drawers for your clothes or a government 'office box' where paperwork is organized.

Quiz rápido

The national ______ of statistics released the latest employment figures to the public this morning.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bureau

Exemplos

1

He kept his birth certificate in the top drawer of the antique bureau.

everyday

He kept his birth certificate in the top drawer of the antique bureau.

2

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently leading the national security inquiry.

formal

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently leading the national security inquiry.

3

Just leave those papers on top of the bureau in the hallway.

informal

Just leave those papers on top of the bureau in the hallway.

4

The census bureau reported a significant shift in urban population density over the last decade.

academic

The census bureau reported a significant shift in urban population density over the last decade.

5

Our news bureau in Tokyo provides 24-hour coverage of the Asian financial markets.

business

Our news bureau in Tokyo provides 24-hour coverage of the Asian financial markets.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bureau
Verb
bureaucratize
Advérbio
bureaucratically
Adjetivo
bureaucratic
Relacionado
bureaucracy

Colocações comuns

news bureau news bureau
travel bureau travel bureau
employment bureau employment bureau
weather bureau weather bureau
bureau of statistics bureau of statistics

Frases Comuns

bureau de change

currency exchange office

citizens' advice bureau

an organization providing free advice on legal and financial matters

Federal Bureau

a central government department (usually referring to the FBI)

Frequentemente confundido com

bureau vs burrow

A burrow is a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, while a bureau is an office or furniture.

bureau vs borough

A borough is a town or a district within a city, whereas a bureau is an agency or department.

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Notas de uso

In American English, 'bureau' frequently refers to a chest of drawers used for clothing. In British English, it more commonly refers to a writing desk or a government-style office.

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Erros comuns

Learners often struggle with the plural form; while 'bureaus' is common in American English, 'bureaux' is the traditional French-style plural often used in formal British English.

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Dica de memorização

Imagine a 'bureau' as a 'box'—whether it is a wooden box with drawers for your clothes or a government 'office box' where paperwork is organized.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the French word 'bureau' meaning desk or office, which originally referred to a coarse wool cloth ('burel') used to cover writing tables.

Padrões gramaticais

The plural can be either 'bureaus' or 'bureaux'. It is a countable noun.
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Contexto cultural

The term 'Bureau de Change' is internationally recognized across Europe and major travel hubs for currency exchange services.

Quiz rápido

The national ______ of statistics released the latest employment figures to the public this morning.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bureau

Palavras relacionadas

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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