official

official adjective uk/əˈfɪʃəl/ us official adjective
(JOB)

relating to the duties of someone in a position of authority

служебный, должностной
the official residence of the ambassador an official visit official adjective
(NOT TRUE)

An official explanation or statement is one that is given, but which may not be true.

формальный
The official reason for the delay is bad weather. Противоположностьun official official ly adverb

официально
The new hospital was official ly opened yesterday.

OFFICIAL noun

[ C ] uk/əˈfɪʃəl/ us
B1 someone who has an important position in an organization such as the government

должностное лицо, государственный служащий
a senior official a UN official