desk

UK
/dɛsk/
US
/dɛsk/

Übersetzungen

desksubstantiv
desks
Pl.
UK
/dɛsk/
US
/dɛsk/
She placed her books on the desk.
Она положила свои книги на стол.
The student sat quietly at his desk.
Ученик тихо сидел за своей партой.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
письменный стол
рабочий стол
Synonyme
study table
writing table
office desk
deskverb
desked
Präteritum
desked
Partizip Perfekt
desking
Gerundium
Rare. Usually in passive constructions meaning ‘assign to office duties’ or ‘provide with a desk’.
deskadjektiv
UK
/dɛsk/
US
/dɛsk/
Used attributively to modify another noun, denoting something intended for or connected with a desk or desk-based work.

Definitionen

desksubstantiv
A piece of furniture with a flat or sloped surface for writing, reading, or working, often with drawers or compartments.
She organized her papers neatly on the desk before starting her work.
A counter in a hotel, bank, or airport where services are provided or information is given.
He approached the reception desk to check into his hotel room.
A department or section of a newspaper or broadcasting organization responsible for a particular area of news.
The sports desk was busy covering the latest football match.
deskverb
To assign (someone) to a desk job or to provide (someone) with a desk for work.
Following the injury, the officer was desked and given administrative tasks.
deskadjektiv
Intended for use at a desk or involving desk work, rather than physical or field activity.
After years of field assignments, he settled into a desk position at headquarters.