front office

noun

: the policymaking officials of an organization
usually hyphenated when used attributively
the front-office staff

Examples of front office in a Sentence

Many fans blame the team's poor performance on bad decisions made by the front office.
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The front office believes that the team's title window with the 36-year-old Curry hasn't closed and will be aggressive in adding. David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024 The transfer portal closes soon, staff changes are likely pending and the implementation of a front office is inevitable. Wesley Alden, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024 However, the Jets front office has already turned the page towards 2025 after interviewing Thomas Dimitroff, Jim Nagy, and Jon Robinson for their vacant general manager position. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024 This season however, the Pistons are off to a better start with a record of 11-16 after a slew of front office, coaching and personnel changes. Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for front office 

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of front office was in 1899

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“Front office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20office. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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