In office & administration, stapler means: A small tool that joins sheets of paper together by pushing a thin piece of bent metal, called a staple, through them.
In Turkish: zımba, zımba makinesi
How it is used
You staple pages together and remove staples with a staple remover. Admin staff staple handouts, invoices and receipts. Paper clips are used when the pages need to be separated later.
Example sentences
Has anyone seen the stapler? It was on the printer table this morning.
Please staple each receipt to the expense form before you hand it in.
Common collocations
staple together
box of staples
staple remover
heavy-duty stapler
Related terms
stationeryPaper, envelopes, pens, staples, folders and other writing materials used in an office; also paper printed with a company's name and logo.
office suppliesEveryday items an office needs to work, such as paper, pens, toner, folders, staples and sometimes kitchen items like coffee and tea.
sticky noteA small square of coloured paper with glue along one edge, so it can be stuck on surfaces and removed easily; used for short notes and reminders.
envelopeA flat paper cover used to send a letter or document by post, with space for the recipient's address on the front.
