noun
    
    plural desks
    
    [count] a piece of furniture that is like a table and often has drawers
    
    People often sit at desks when they are writing or using a computer.
    
    
    
    
    
    Often desk refers specifically to the desk a person uses to do his or her job.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    a place where people can get information or be served at an office, a hotel, etc.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    the part of a company or organization that deals with a particular subject