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desk

UK
/dɛsk/
US
/dɛsk/

Translations

desknoun
desks
pl
UK
/dɛsk/
US
/dɛsk/
She organized her papers neatly on the desk before starting her work.
Elle a rangé soigneusement ses papiers sur le bureau avant de commencer son travail.
rédactionDans le domaine des médias et de la presse.
The sports desk was busy covering the latest football match.
La rédaction des sports était occupée à couvrir le dernier match de football.
He approached the reception desk to check into his hotel room.
Il s'est dirigé vers le comptoir de réception pour s'enregistrer dans sa chambre d'hôtel.
Additional translations
guichetPour un comptoir de service ou d'information dans une gare, un aéroport ou un établissement public.
Synonyms
workstation
table
office desk
study table
writing table
bureau
counter
deskverb
desked
Past Simple
desked
Past Participle
desking
Gerund
Rare. Usually in passive constructions meaning ‘assign to office duties’ or ‘provide with a desk’.
muterAu sens d'assigner à un poste de bureau ou à des tâches administratives.
Following the injury, the officer was desked and given administrative tasks.
Après sa blessure, l'officier a été muté et s'est vu confier des tâches administratives.
Additional translations
affecterDans un contexte administratif ou professionnel, avec idée de réaffectation.
Synonyms
station
post
seat
place
install
appoint
assign
allocate
deskadjective
UK
/dɛsk/
US
/dɛsk/
Used attributively to modify another noun, denoting something intended for or connected with a desk or desk-based work.
sédentaireEmploi ou travail de bureau, par opposition au travail de terrain.
After years of field assignments, he settled into a desk position at headquarters.
Après des années de missions sur le terrain, il a pris un poste sédentaire au siège.
Additional translations
administratifEmploi de bureau, souvent dans un contexte professionnel ou institutionnel.
Synonyms
administrative
secretarial
clerical
office
tabletop
desktop

Definitions

desknoun
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.
deskadjective
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.
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