administrative building

noun
UK /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv ˈbɪldɪŋ/
US /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtɪv ˈbɪldɪŋ/

A building where people do office work and run an organization.

The principal's office is in the administrative building next to the school.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The main building of a university or college where offices and records are kept.

Students went to the administrative building to collect their diplomas.

3. A facility used by a company for management and paperwork rather than production.

The factory's administrative building stands apart from the assembly lines.

4. A government structure housing offices that manage public services.

The town's administrative building handles permits and licenses.

5. The part of a hospital or institution where records and staff offices are located.

Visitors must check in at the administrative building before entering the wards.