"help desk" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: help desk [singular], help desks [plural]
Etymology: help + desk Etymology templates: {{compound|help|desk}} help + desk Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A help desk is a section of an organization that offers specialist advice to users who have problems.
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