open-plan office
nounUK /ˌəʊpən plæn ˈɒfɪs/
US /ˌoʊpən plæn ˈɔːfɪs/
A big room where many people work at desks without walls between them.
Our new open-plan office has no walls, so I can see all my coworkers.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A workplace design meant to help people talk and share ideas easily.
The company chose an open-plan office to encourage teamwork.
3. A large office area with few or no private rooms.
Visitors were surprised by the huge open-plan office on the third floor.
4. A style of office layout that saves space and money.
Renting an open-plan office was cheaper than many small rooms.