in-basket

ریشه

The word 'basket' comes from the Old English word 'bæscet', meaning 'a container made of twigs'. The prefix 'in-' indicates being inside or within.

مثال

• The secretary sorted through the papers in her in-basket.
• The manager placed the new assignments in the team's in-basket.
• The in-basket was overflowing with paperwork.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Sort through the in-basket Place documents in the in-basket Empty the in-basket