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
Fernandafer-NAHN-dah (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
Consus-Roman Mythology
Senka-Serbian, Croatian
Sima (1)-Persian
Pedr-Welsh
Nilofer-Indian (Muslim)