helpdesk
noun (a helpdesk, helpdesks; also help desk)
Everyday
A helpdesk is a service, desk or phone line where people answer questions and fix problems, especially with computers. tree →
In the lessons
In schools and offices: call the IT helpdesk if a laptop breaks. In shops and libraries: ask at the helpdesk. Phrases: contact the helpdesk, IT helpdesk, helpdesk ticket.
Examples
- If you forget your password, contact the helpdesk. tree →
- The library helpdesk is near the door. tree →
- I called the helpdesk about my broken laptop. tree →
- The helpdesk is open until five. tree →
- She works on the helpdesk at the airport. tree →
- The helpdesk said they would fix it tomorrow. tree →
Note
Countable. Written as one word (helpdesk) or two (help desk); both are fine. Similar: help line, support, information desk.
On Mova
- Trees and pragmatics of «helpdesk» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- «helpdesk» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
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