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PRONUNCIATION OF RECEPTION DESK

reception desk  [rɪˈsepʃən dɛsk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RECEPTION DESK

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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Reception desk is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RECEPTION DESK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

reception desk

Receptionist

A receptionist is an employee taking an office/administrative support position. The work is usually performed in a waiting area such as a lobby or front office desk of an organization or business. The title "receptionist" is attributed to the person who is employed by an organization to receive or greet any visitors, patients, or clients and answer telephone calls.

Definition of reception desk in the English dictionary

The definition of reception desk in the dictionary is the front desk in a hotel where guests can books rooms or ask questions. Other definition of reception desk is the front desk in an office or hospital where people's appointments and questions are dealt with.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RECEPTION DESK


arabesque
ˌærəˈbɛsk
barbaresque
ˌbɑːbəˈrɛsk
burlesk
bɜːˈlɛsk
burlesque
bɜːˈlɛsk
carnivalesque
ˌkɑːnɪvəˈlɛsk
desk
dɛsk
gigantesque
ˌdʒaɪɡænˈtɛsk
grotesque
ɡrəʊˈtɛsk
humoresque
ˌhjuːməˈrɛsk
Junoesque
ˌdʒuːnəʊˈɛsk
Kafkaesque
ˌkæfkəˈɛsk
Moresque
mɔːˈrɛsk
picaresque
ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk
picturesque
ˌpɪktʃəˈrɛsk
Romanesque
ˌrəʊməˈnɛsk
Rubenesque
ˌruːbəˌnɛsk
statuesque
ˌstætjʊˈɛsk
Titanesque
ˌtaɪtəˈnɛsk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RECEPTION DESK

recept
receptacle
receptacula
receptacular
receptaculum
receptibility
receptible
reception
reception area
reception centre
reception class
reception clerk
reception committee
reception room
receptionist
receptive
receptively
receptiveness
receptivity
receptor

WORDS THAT END LIKE RECEPTION DESK

cash desk
cashier´s desk
city desk
copy desk
front desk
help desk
hot-desk
information desk
kneehole desk
mixing desk
news desk
pay desk
pedestal desk
picture desk
reading desk
reservation desk
roll-top desk
sports desk
ticket desk
transfer desk
writing desk

Synonyms and antonyms of reception desk in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «reception desk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RECEPTION DESK

Find out the translation of reception desk to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of reception desk from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «reception desk» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

前台
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

recepción
570 millions of speakers

English

reception desk
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रिसेप्शन डेस्क
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مكتب الاستقبال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Стойка регистрации
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

recepção
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অভ্যথনা টেবিল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

réception
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Meja sambut tetamu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rezeption
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

受付
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

리셉션 데스크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Meja resepsi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nơi tiếp khách
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வரவேற்பு மேசை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वागत कक्ष
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

resepsiyon masası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

reception
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Recepcja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стійка реєстрації
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

receptie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ρεσεψιόν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ontvangstoonbank
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

receptionen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

resepsjonen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of reception desk

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RECEPTION DESK»

The term «reception desk» is regularly used and occupies the 60.064 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RECEPTION DESK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about reception desk

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RECEPTION DESK»

Discover the use of reception desk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to reception desk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
CAD for Interiors: Beyond the Basics
Both guidelines were met. the reception desk just needed to be big enough for a receptionist to meet and greet clients, answer phones, and engage in light administrative work. the workstation needed to house only one administrative assistant ...
Joseph A. Fiorello, 2010
2
Politeness and Social Interaction in Study Abroad: Service ...
-Bank - Hotel reception desk - Reception desk - Bank for discount card ('carnet joven') - Advising center at the institute - Meat stand Jared - Reception desk - Library at the institute - Bakery -Bar - Post office - Souvenir shop - Meat stand ...
Rachel Louise Shively, 2008
3
Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach
The reception desk and business office is often part of or adjacent to the reception room, so that patients can be greeted as they enter the office (Figure 17 -4). This area is where appointments are made, telephone calls are received, and  ...
Donna Phinney, Judy Halstead, 2012
4
Hotel Lobbies and Lounges: The Architecture of Professional ...
In modern hotels, the reception desk increasingly receives the features of a bar or counter, reminiscent of similar reception elements in other service places such as public offices, banks, hospitals, airports or railway stations. Simultaneously ...
Tom Avermaete, Anne Massey, 2012
5
Hospitality Design for the Graying Generation: Meeting the ...
Written instructions on services for guests with hearing differences should also be readily available at the front counter or reception desk. The following design considerations for the front counter or reception desk, bellstaff station, public and  ...
Alfred H. Baucom, Robert J. Grosch, 1996
6
The Effective Health Care Supervisor
Certainly the congested waiting area, with its inappropriately placed reception desk, would necessarily have to be rearranged for compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule. No one in the waiting areas should be able to hear other persons' ...
Charles R. McConnell, 2007
7
Office Skills
Alternatively, there may be two receptionists - the head receptionist and her deputy - so that the reception desk is never left unattended. Visitors to a firm must never be kept waiting unnecessarily. They may go elsewhere if they are, and not  ...
Thelma J. Foster, 1994
8
Facilities Manager's Desk Reference
Removes thephysical barrier Consequently, it can beseen asan excessive and wasteful useof resources, andraisesuspicions that thiswill be reflected in the priceofproducts and services. createdby the reception desk andgives a more open ...
Jane M. Wiggins, 2014
9
21st Century Security and CPTED: Designing for Critical ...
Many. people.who.gain.entry.to.the.building.pass.through.this.reception.desk.. CEOs.to.janitorial. staff.all.pass.through.this.checkpoint. To.create.a.secure. working.environment,.the.lobby.entrance.and.reception.desk.create.
Randall I. Atlas, 2008
10
The Aubin Academy Master Series: Revit Architecture 2011
0 Highlight the edge of the reception desk, tap the SPAC EBAR to match the rotation, and then place one with the reception desk. 0 On the ribbon, click the Modify tool or press the ESC key twice. 0 Save the project. Ifyou look at the Furniture ...
Paul F. Aubin, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RECEPTION DESK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term reception desk is used in the context of the following news items.
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At 99, man staffs desk at St. John Towers, a senior citizens' facility
Frank Holt, 99, talks with St. John Towers' marketing manager, Tony Wood, at the reception desk on Tuesday. Holt volunteers at the desk every weekday from 5 ... «The Augusta Chronicle, Jul 15»
2
Japan opens the world's first robot hotel
NAGASAKI, Japan — When the reception desk is staffed by a robot dinosaur, the ... Humanoid robots greet Japanese-speaking guests at reception, while ... «wtvr.com, Jul 15»
3
Power Players: Karen Kaplan
The incredible rise of Karen Kaplan, from the reception desk to the CEO's office ... THAT TAKES HER ON THE RECEPTION DESK TO THE CORNER OFFICE. «WCVB Boston, Jul 15»
4
Daniel Radcliffe works as office receptionist in Nylon magazine prank
The “Harry Potter” star surprised the staff at Nylon magazine by manning the reception desk recently at the publication's New York office for an hour. The staff ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
5
Gallery: Check out Japan's new 'Robot Hotel'
A Kokoro Company Ltd. humanoid robot, left, and dinosaur robot stand at the reception desk at the Henn na Hotel, operated by Huis Ten Bosch Co., a unit of ... «Charlotte Observer, Jul 15»
6
World-class furniture made in Goshen, destined for the stars
If anyone knows about making a statement, it's the Screen Actors Guild — and what better place than the reception desk? This large piece, designed by AREA ... «The Elkhart Truth, Feb 15»
7
White House staffer Leah Katz-Hernandez is a pioneer on the …
White House staffer Leah Katz-Hernandez is a pioneer on the reception desk ... Katz-Hernandez, who is deaf, is the new receptionist of the United States, ... «Fox News Latino, Feb 15»
8
Front Desk Training Can Help Secure More Direct Bookings - By …
The frontline colleagues staffing the reception desk are interacting with guests every day and have numerous opportunities to help lock-in more direct bookings. «Hotel News Resource, Feb 15»
9
Texas Muslims on Capitol visit met by protests and hostility
Molly White, R-Belton, said she had left an Israeli flag on her reception desk and instructed her staff to ask Muslims who visited her office to renounce Islamic ... «Dallas Morning News, Jan 15»
10
How to take reception registration up a degree
Plus, the reception desk phone can be kept available for important after-work partying arrangements that need to be made with other receptionists. The phone ... «Network World, Oct 14»

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