reception desk

collocation in English

meaningsofreceptionanddesk

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reception
noun
uk
/rɪˈsep.ʃən/us
/rɪˈsep.ʃən/
a formal party at which important people ...
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desk
noun[C]
uk
/desk/us
/desk/
a type of table that you can work at, often one ...
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(Definition ofreceptionanddeskfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofreception desk

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On doing so, they can see thereceptiondeskin the middle, in the heart of the building.
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A two-way mirror behind thereceptiondeskallows a view of the waiting area, andreceptiondesk, as additional security.
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Once again most of the architectural attention is lavished on the link block, with a big circularreceptiondeskand an answering semi-circular waiting bay projecting into the garden.
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I do not believe that people are more likely to read bits of paper in their rooms than at thereceptiondesk.
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Many establishments do not lend themselves to a large area of display by thereceptiondesk, particularly the old country pub type of establishment.
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The notice should be attached to a location near thereceptiondesk.
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Therefore, the point of sale at which the notice should be exhibited is where the reservations are made, which is at thereceptiondesk.
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Anyone who did that would be lucky to get past thereceptiondesk.
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It should no longer be acceptable for a company's health and safety obligations to begin and end at thereceptiondeskor factory gate.
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Incredibly, the project's only achievements appear to have been "improvedreceptiondeskand driving/vehicle licence issuing procedures".
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They would prefer a card at thereceptiondeskif they did not already have something in writing.
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We are saying that it is for the hotelier personally to bring it to people's attention, not by a notice somewhere near thereceptiondesk.
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The people at thereceptiondeskget to know the regular visitor, and he has a feel for the way in which the hospital is working.
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When empty and in order to feed his printing account a student can pay for further copies to thereceptiondesk.
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These facilities may be located behind thereceptiondesk, or instead be securely anchored within private guest rooms for privacy.
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Wheelchairs, pushchairs and umbrellas are all offered, free of charge, at thereceptiondesk.
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The administration building houses the sick bay, cashier's office,receptiondesk, meeting rooms, staff room and staff offices.
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Furthermore, this department also offers the opportunity for members to work on thereceptiondesk.
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The reception area was fitted out with oak panelling to the ceilings and walls, and glass feature walls andreceptiondesk.
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The boys get excited and drive to the audition where they get turned around at thereceptiondesk.
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