Office Equipment

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a machine used for performing mathematical calculations, especially addition and subtraction

  • The accountant used an adding machine to calculate the company's expenses.
  • I need to borrow your adding machine to do some quick math.
  • I can't do this without my trusty adding machine.
  • His mind worked like an adding machine, always calculating and analyzing every situation.

noun a machine that is used for printing documents or images

  • The printer in the office needs to be serviced regularly to ensure smooth operation.
  • I need to buy a new printer for my home office because the old one keeps jamming.
  • I'll just ask my buddy to hook me up with a printer so I can finish this assignment.
  • His words were like a printer, constantly spewing out information without filter.

noun A machine or tool used for shredding or cutting documents, paper, or other materials into small pieces.

  • The office purchased a new shredder for securely disposing of sensitive documents.
  • I accidentally jammed the shredder with too many papers at once.
  • I need to shred these old files, pass me the shredder.
  • His criticism was like a mental shredder, tearing apart my self-confidence.

noun a place where batteries are sold or serviced

  • The battery-office is responsible for ensuring all electronic devices are properly charged and maintained.
  • Hey, don't forget to swing by the battery-office and grab a charger for your phone.
  • I'll meet you at the battery-office to juice up our gadgets before the meeting.
  • Her positivity is like a battery-office, always recharging those around her with energy and enthusiasm.

noun a machine used for printing addresses on envelopes or packages

  • The office purchased a new addressing machine to streamline the mailing process.
  • I heard they got a fancy new addressing machine for sending out all those letters.
  • Check out the cool new addressinator they got for the mailroom!
  • She was like a well-oiled addressing machine, efficiently sending out invitations for the event.