How to Use "Department" with Example Sentences

department (n): a part of a large organization with a specific function

Listen to the Lesson | Listen with pause

Used with adjectives:

"He works for the state department."
(state, education, health)

"She is transferring to the finance department."
(finance, human resources, legal, sales)

"Call the fire department in case of emergencies."
(fire, police)

"He got a job in the biology department."
(biology, English, science, math)

Used with verbs:

"She was chosen to run the department."
(run, manage, head)

"They created a new department for the position."
(created, established)

"Contact the health department."
(contact)

Used with nouns:

"The department official made an announcement."
(official, spokesman, spokesperson, spokeswoman)

"The department staff will handle it."
(staff)

"She is the department chair."
(chair, coordinator, head, manager)

Used with prepositions:

"Write a letter to the Department of Transportation."
(of)

"They usually hire within the department."
(within)