1. Work performed at a desk or office, typically administrative, clerical, or intellectual in nature
She spends most of her day doing desk work at the office.
Ela passa a maior parte do dia fazendo trabalho de mesa no escritório.
2. Sedentary office work as opposed to manual or field work
After years of desk work, he decided to pursue a more active career.
Depois de anos de trabalho de mesa, ele decidiu seguir uma carreira mais ativa.