desk
/dɛsk/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.