ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

desk

gb/dˈɛsk/ us/dˈɛsk/
A1 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 2000
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ A1 entity
1

Table for working or studying

A table where you can work, write, or use a computer.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [someone] sits at [a desk]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'desk' with 'table'. A desk is usually for working or studying and often has drawers.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
workstation (More technical; often refers to a computer setup in an office.) | table (More general; not necessarily used for work.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
floor (Opposite in that it is not raised or designed for working while seated.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
sit at a desk |desk drawer |desk lamp |office desk |teacher's desk
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life |office |education |daily_life |housing
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਨਾਂਵ A2 entity
2

Service counter or department

A place in a building where you can ask questions or get help.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [someone] goes to [a desk] for [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'desk' as furniture with 'desk' as a service point; context is important.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
counter (Often refers to the physical structure where service is provided.) | reception (Specifically for greeting and assisting visitors.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
self-service kiosk (Opposite in that it does not involve direct human assistance.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
information desk |help desk |reception desk |front desk
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business |customer service |communication
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਨਾਂਵ 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.

ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
department (General term; not specific to journalism.) | bureau (Often used for news offices in different locations.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
field reporting team (Opposite in that it works outside rather than in an editorial office.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
sports desk |news desk |city desk
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
media |journalism |communication |work
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • He works at the news desk.
  • She writes for the sports desk.
  • The city desk is very busy today.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
desk
IPA
GB/dˈɛsk/
US/dˈɛsk/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
desk (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (desk)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
  • Base: desk
  • Plural: desks
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
desks noun
Core family
desktop noun A2
Related words
helpdesk noun deskwork noun
Advanced or less common
deskbound adjective
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Maps are available at the information desk.
  • Ask at the information desk if you need assistance.

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