department

The division of a business that is responsible for selling products or services.

The local government organization responsible for law enforcement.

An organization that prevents and extinguishes fires.

A major administrative unit of government.

The part of a hospital that provides immediate treatment for acute illnesses and trauma.

In the US, the department responsible for foreign affairs.

The part of a hospital that treats people who need immediate medical attention.

Refers to a department of the national government.

An older term for the emergency room in a hospital.

A common phrase referring to the leader of a department.

A slightly more formal or title-like way to refer to the department leader.

Indicates location or membership within a department.

Used to specify the function or area of a department, e.g., Department of Justice.

To be in charge of a department; to manage it.

To be responsible for controlling or organizing a department.

To be the leader or person in charge of a department.

To become a member of a department.

To set up a new department on a firm or permanent basis.

To bring a new department into existence.

The person who manages the daily operations of a department.

The person in charge of a department.

The head of an academic department.