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DESK/desk/

School and office work sit at a desk: a table for writing, a computer, and drawers. Sit at your desk. A table is wider — meals happen at the table; homework often happens at the desk. The teacher's desk faces the class.

Meaning

A table that you sit at to write or work.

Examples

• “The teacher’s desk is at the front.”
• “My desk is next to the window.”
• “Please leave your phones on the desk.”

Good to know

at the desk / on the desk. Table is more for meals.

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