Meaning of official In English

• 0 relating to a position of responsibility:

  • He visited China in his official capacity as America's trade representative.

  • Number Ten Downing Street is the British prime minister's official residence.

  • the official photos of the president's tour of India

  • The Queen will attend the official opening of the theatre in June.

  • There is to be an official inquiry into the incident.

  • Their engagement is now official.

  • Inflation has fallen below two percent, and that's official.

• 1 a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization:

  • a government/trade-union/council official

• 2 a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization:

  • a senior official

• 3 connected with or arranged by someone in a position of responsibility:

  • an official announcement

• 4 agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority:

  • The trust is expected to receive official permission to sell its shares.

  • We obtained official documents that were necessary to start the work.

  • An official inquiry is currently investigating some of the most serious allegations.

• 5 used to describe something that has been announced publicly by someone in a position of authority:

  • So far, there has been no official announcement from the company.

• 6 related to your work rather than your personal life:

  • He was acting in his official capacity.

  • Even on official business they still find time for a little tourism.

  • I accompanied the minister on his official visit to Prague.

• 7 relating to a position of responsibility:

  • They chose him as their official representative in the talks with the management.

• 8 a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization:

  • a trade union/government official