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1.
The ~ in a hotel is the desk or office that books rooms for people and answers their questions. (mainly BRIT; in AM, use front desk )
Have him bring a car round to the ~...
...the hotel’s ~ desk.
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2.
The ~ in an office or hospital is the place where people’s appointments and questions are dealt with. (mainly BRIT)
Wait at ~ for me.
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3.
A ~ is a formal party which is given to welcome someone or to celebrate a special event.
At the ~ they served smoked salmon.
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4.
If someone or something has a particular kind of ~, that is the way that people react to them.
Mr Mandela was given a tumultuous ~ in Washington...
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5.
If you get good ~ from your radio or television, the sound or picture is clear because the signal is strong. If the ~ is poor, the sound or picture is unclear because the signal is weak.
Adjust the aerial’s position and direction for the best ~.
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