OOO
Out of Office
A status indicating that someone is unavailable for work during a stated period.
Plain English
I will not be working or responding normally during this time.
In context
A useful OOO notice communicates dates coverage and any urgent contact without requiring the person to remain available.
Example
“I am OOO on Friday and the release handoff is with Nia.”
When you'll hear this
- leave planning
- calendar status
- team coordination
Common misunderstanding
OOO does not mean the absent person should continue monitoring routine messages.
Also known as
out of officeaway from work
Commonly used by
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Updated: 2026-08-27
