desktop

/ˈdɛsk.tɒp/

Definitions

1. noun

a computer monitor and keyboard used for working at a computer, especially in an office.

“She set up her desktop to work efficiently.”

2. noun

the main area of a computer screen displaying icons, folders, and files.

“He navigated to the desktop to find the document he needed.”

3. noun

a graphical user interface on a computer screen, especially one that can be customized by the user.

“The desktop was cluttered with unnecessary icons and widgets.”

4. verb

to set up or arrange a computer’s desktop, especially to customize it.

“She decided to desktop her laptop to improve its performance.”

5. verb

to arrange or organize something, such as a workspace or a computer interface, in a particular way.

“He desktoped his office to make it more efficient.”

Synonyms

  • computer screen
  • workstation

Antonyms

  • mobile device
  • portable computer