away from (one's) desk



away from (one's) desk

Not at one's desk at a particular time. This phrase is typically said in an office environment on another person's behalf (as by a receptionist or assistant). I'm sorry, Mr. Medina is away from his desk right now. Can I take a message?
See also: away, desk

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
NickolasNIK-ə-ləsEnglish
AodhÁN-Irish, Scottish, Irish Mythology
Vasanti-Indian, Marathi
'Avimelekh-Biblical Hebrew
Violette-French
Domitianus-Ancient Roman