official
A person with an important job in the government or another large group.
A person who has a position of authority or responsibility in an organization, especially in government or public service.
Said to be true or correct by someone with power or authority.
Formally recognized, approved, or authorized by a person or body with authority.
About the work of someone who has an important job in a group or government.
Relating to the work or responsibilities of someone in a position of authority, especially in government or an organization.
- Base: official
- Base: official
- Plural: officials
in an official capacity
1As part of formal role
Doing something as part of your job or position of authority.
- He attended the meeting in an official capacity as mayor.
- She cannot comment on this matter in her official capacity.
make it official
1Formally confirm something
To say or show in a formal way that something is true or decided.
- They decided to make it official and get married next summer.
- The company made it official with a press release yesterday.
the official line
1Authority's stated position
The public story or opinion given by people in power about something.
- The official line is that the project is on schedule.
- Many doubt the official line from the ministry.