desk Definition
desk (desk)
noun
- a piece of furniture equipped with drawers, compartments, etc., and a flat or sloping top for writing, drawing, or reading
- a lectern
- the post of a clerk, official, etc. in a department or office
- the place in a hotel where guests are registered, mail is picked up, etc.
- a division of a newspaper or other office, carrying out some specialized function the city desk; the trading desk
- a musician's stand in an orchestra
Etymology: ME deske < ML desca, a table, ult. < L discus: see discus
adjective
- of, for, or on a desk
- done at a desk a desk job
desk Synonyms
desk
n.
A piece of furniture
secretary, worktable, writing desk, writing table, drafting table, escritoire, bureau, box, lectern, reading desk, reading stand, counter, frame, case, retable, ledge, pulpit; roll-top, flat-top, drop-front, executive's, secretary's, kneehole, pedestal, etc., desk; see also furniture, table 1.A department, as of an editorial office
jurisdiction, bureau, section; see department 2.Newspaper desks include: city, telegraph, cable, state, copy, rewrite, financial, business, editorial, community, political, international, crime, art, sports, society, farm; ring*, slot*, horseshoe*.
desk Finance Definition
desk Usage Examples
Preposition: on
+44: If you have a question or comment about access, please call the information desk on +44 ( 0)20 7942 5011 or email us.
Adjective modifier
- 24-hour: Complimentary daily newspapers are provided at the 24-hour reception desk.
- front: Simply sign up at the front desk for the hours desired.
- tidy: I'm determined to have a tidy desk this month!
- dedicated: The lack of a dedicated focus desk for quality of life issues was the subject of adverse comment during sector team focus groups.
- wooden: There was one big blackboard in each class and we all sat at wooden desks.
Converse of object
mix: The website is a series on online mixing desks.
Modifies a noun
- drawer: SKINNER: Look at my desk drawer, Agent Mulder.
- lamp: Invest in a desk lamp to prevent eye strain.
- sergeant: At the station-house the desk sergeant asked for his name.
- clerk: The desk clerk nods, then turns to me.
- drawers: REVEREND MACKEY sits for a moment, then removes a cardboard box from one of the desk drawers.
- accessory: Apple popularized the concept with the built-in desk accessories that came on a Mac, he said.
Preposition: in
foyer: Alternatively go to the University information desk in the foyer opposite the main entrance.
Noun used with modifier
- check-in: To find your check-in desk, consult the screens in the arrival halls or ask at an information desk.
- reception: Visitors will be greeted at a reception desk close to the front doors.
- inquiry: Please ask at the Bodleian Law Library inquiry desk to be logged on by a member of staff.
- help: The Help Desk is staffed between 8.30 to 17.30 Monday to Friday.
- mahogany: Embodies the 80's management philosophy of coming out from behind the mahogany desk once in a while to inspire the little people.
- concierge: Return to Top OTHER GENERAL INFORMATION ISLAND TOURS: Check with the concierge desk for schedules and prices.
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