Cubicles Meaning in English
word · lemma: cubicle
ˈkjubɪkəɫz
KYOO-bi-kuhlz
kjˈuːbɪkəlz
kyOO-bi-kuhlz
Definition
Small, separate workspaces within a larger office, usually divided by low walls. "Cubicles" are most often found in open-plan offices.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in business and office contexts. Typical collocation: 'office cubicles.' Sometimes used negatively to suggest lack of privacy or creativity. Do not confuse 'cubicles' (workspaces) with 'cubicles' in bathrooms or changing rooms (context matters).
Spanish: cubículos - compartimentos de oficinaPortuguese (BR): cubículos - baias de escritórioPortuguese (PT): cubículos - compartimentos de escritórioChinese (Simplified): 小隔间 - 办公隔间Chinese (Traditional): 小隔間 - 辦公隔間Hindi: क्यूबिकल्स - कार्यालय कक्षArabic: مقصورات - أكشاك مكتبيةBengali: কিউবিকল - অফিস ঘরRussian: кубиклы - офисные кабинкиJapanese: キュービクル - 仕切り付きデスクVietnamese: phòng làm việc nhỏ - buồng nhỏ (văn phòng)Korean: 칸막이 사무실 - 큐비클Turkish: bölmeli ofisler - ofis bölmeleriUrdu: کوبیکل - دفتر کا چھوٹا کمرہIndonesian: kubikel - bilik kerja kecil
Example Sentences
There are five cubicles in our office.
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Each employee has their own cubicle.
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The cubicles are separated by short walls.
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I can't stand working in cubicles all day; it's so noisy.
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Most open-plan offices use cubicles to give some privacy.
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He decorated his cubicle with plants and family photos.
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