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
Sweeney['swi:ni]
Maryia-Belarusian
Prosperpro-SPER (French), PRAHS-pər (English)French, English
SonjeZAWN-yəGerman
Keren Happukh-Biblical Hebrew
Yanna-Greek