desk

/dɛsk/
noun
  1. A piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing, reading, or using a computer, often with drawers.
    • He cleared his desk before leaving for the weekend.
    • The office has a large wooden desk for the manager.
    • She sat at her desk to finish her homework.
  2. A specific area or counter in a public place where services are provided or information is given.
    • Please check in at the front desk when you arrive at the hotel.
    • The information desk can help you find the right train platform.
    • She works at the reception desk in the hospital lobby.
  3. A department or section of an organization, especially in media or publishing, that handles a particular topic.
    • She is the editor of the foreign desk at the newspaper.
    • The sports desk covers all major league games.
    • The news desk decided to run the story on the front page.
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