Definition of "bureau"

Ashley Johnson is an energy, trade and economics expert at the National Bureau of Asian Research, based in the United States.

2018, VOA Learning English > China's Melting Glacier Brings Visitors, Adds to Climate Concerns‎

There was an eerie silence in the dorm [... in] the factory. [...] The lamp glowed in his bureau, warm and reassuring and, through the window, I could see his papers strewn across the desk. [...] I called his name again. A movement from his bureau. [...] I banged on his door until it opened a crack[...] He pushed me out onto the staircase. "Get out," he screamed. The door to his bureau slammed in my face.

2015, Victoria Delderfield, Secret Mother

Both my ability to comprehend what is being said [in French] and my ability to fake comprehension have improved expeditiously. Monsieur holds the door open for me as we step inside his bureau. No one looks up as we enter. He offers me a seat, and when I fail to take it he returns to my side of the desk [...].

2010, Ellie Nielsen, Buying a Piece of Paris: A Memoir, page 17

Nick opened the bureau door and told Joan he was going to find Susan. He walked to the cafeteria, but it was empty. He went back to the bureau, and asked Joan to check the restrooms.

2015, Dan Riker, The Blue Girl Murders, page 287