communal desk

[/kəˈmjuːnəl desk/]
nounpl: communal desks
mesa compartilhada
1. A shared workspace or table used by multiple people or teams in an office, coworking space, or educational setting
The startup uses communal desks to encourage collaboration among team members.
A startup utiliza mesas compartilhadas para encorajar colaboração entre os membros da equipe.
2. Flexible seating arrangement where employees do not have assigned individual workstations
Hot-desking with communal desks allows the company to reduce office space costs.
O hot-desking com mesas compartilhadas permite que a empresa reduza custos de espaço de escritório.
The concept of communal desks reflects modern workplace trends in Brazil, particularly in tech hubs like São Paulo. It represents a shift toward flexible work arrangements and collaborative environments, especially popular in startups and coworking spaces. This practice has grown in both the USA and Brazil as companies adapt to remote work models and seek cost-efficient office solutions.
NYC Slang
hot desk
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shared deskhot deskcollaborative workspaceopen workspace
Antonyms / Antônimos
private deskindividual deskassigned workstationpersonal office

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mesa compartilhada
Most common term used in Brazilian business contexts
São Paulo
desk compartilhado
Common in tech industry and startups
Rio de Janeiro
mesa coletiva
Alternative term sometimes used
Portugal
secretária partilhada
Portuguese preference for 'secretária' instead of 'mesa'

Related Words

coworking spacehot-deskingopen officecollaborative workspaceflexible seating

Related Idioms & Phrases

shared workspace
open office arrangement
flexible work environment
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