desk
gb/dˈɛsk/ us/dˈɛsk/
A1
Anglais
~ 2000
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A1
entity
1
Table for working or studying
A table where you can work, write, or use a computer.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] sits at [a desk]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'desk' with 'table'. A desk is usually for working or studying and often has drawers.
Synonymes
workstation (More technical; often refers to a computer setup in an office.)
|
table (More general; not necessarily used for work.)
Antonymes
floor (Opposite in that it is not raised or designed for working while seated.)
Collocations
sit at a desk
|desk drawer
|desk lamp
|office desk
|teacher's desk
Thèmes
daily life
|office
|education
|daily_life
|housing
Exemples
- She keeps her laptop and papers neatly arranged on her desk.
- The teacher sat behind her desk and called the next student.
- He bought a new desk for his home office.
- Please leave the documents on my desk before you go.
- The desk has three drawers for storing stationery.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I have a computer on my desk.
- The teacher is sitting at her desk.
- There is a lamp on my desk.
- My desk is near the window.
Nom
A2
entity
2
Service counter or department
A place in a building where you can ask questions or get help.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] goes to [a desk] for [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'desk' as furniture with 'desk' as a service point; context is important.
Synonymes
counter (Often refers to the physical structure where service is provided.)
|
reception (Specifically for greeting and assisting visitors.)
Antonymes
self-service kiosk (Opposite in that it does not involve direct human assistance.)
Collocations
information desk
|help desk
|reception desk
|front desk
Thèmes
business
|customer service
|communication
Exemples
- Please check in at the reception desk when you arrive.
- The information desk is located near the main entrance.
- I reported the problem to the help desk.
- The hotel’s front desk is open 24 hours.
- Go to the ticket desk to buy your pass.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I asked for help at the front desk.
- The man works at the information desk.
- Please go to the help desk.
- She is standing at the reception desk.
Nom
B2
entity
3
Editorial department in news media
A part of a newspaper, TV, or radio company that works on one subject, like sports or politics.
Synonymes
department (General term; not specific to journalism.)
|
bureau (Often used for news offices in different locations.)
Antonymes
field reporting team (Opposite in that it works outside rather than in an editorial office.)
Collocations
sports desk
|news desk
|city desk
Thèmes
media
|journalism
|communication
|work
Exemples
- She works at the sports desk of the local newspaper.
- Breaking news was sent straight to the news desk.
- The city desk handles all urban affairs stories.
- Editors at the foreign desk reviewed the reports from overseas.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He works at the news desk.
- She writes for the sports desk.
- The city desk is very busy today.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
desk
API
GB/dˈɛsk/
US/dˈɛsk/
Syllabes et accentuation
desk (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (desk)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: desk
- Plural: desks
Famille de mots
Forms
desks
noun
Core family
desktop
noun A2
Related words
helpdesk
noun
deskwork
noun
Advanced or less common
deskbound
adjective
Expressions
front desk
1/fɹˈʌnt dˈɛsk/
fixed phrase
Main reception area in building
The place near the entrance of a building where visitors go first for help or information.
Exemples
- Please leave your key at the front desk before you leave.
- The security guard is stationed near the front desk.
help desk
1/hˈɛlp dˈɛsk/
fixed phrase
Technical support service point
A place where you can get help with computers or other services, usually in an office or online.
Exemples
- If you have problems logging in, call the help desk.
- The IT help desk responded quickly to my request.
information desk
1/ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən dˈɛsk/
fixed phrase
Counter giving information to visitors
A place where you can ask questions and get directions inside a building or area.
Exemples
- Maps are available at the information desk.
- Ask at the information desk if you need assistance.