Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of-office
adjective
/ˈaʊt əv ˈɔːfɪs/
Definition
Referring to a person who is not available to work, often due to being away from their workplace.
Examples
- I set my email to out-of-office while I’m on vacation.
- Her out-of-office message explains she will return next week.
- When you’re out-of-office, make sure your colleagues have the information they need.
Meaning
Typically used in the context of business communication to indicate that someone is temporarily unavailable, often as a result of vacation, business travel, or other reasons.
Synonyms
- unavailable
- away from the office
- not in
