(politics) An administrative political organ in Communist governments, responsible for communications, scheduling, agenda preparation, etc.

plural of general office

Synonym of community policeman

A member of a riot police.

plural of offline installer

(UK politics) The former (until 2020) official full name of the Foreign Office; now the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

(UK politics) A department of the British Government, headed by the Foreign Secretary, that is responsible for maintaining and developing Britain's diplomatic and trade relations with other countries, as well supporting its citizens and businesses around the world. Official full name: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, formerly (until 2020) Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

(UK politics) The official full name of the Foreign Office.

(law) One who, as a function of their professional duties, must promote the effective operation of the judicial system.

(US, dated) To be very successful; to do a roaring trade.