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check-in (desk)

/ˈtʃek.ɪn ˌdesk/
B1noun

A counter at an airport or hotel where you register your arrival and show your ticket or reservation.

Tiếng Việt

quầy làm thủ tục

CHÉC-in đét-x(k)

Nhấn mạnh âm 'CHÉC', âm 'in' đọc nhẹ nối tiếp. Từ 'desk' đọc là 'đét-x' với âm 'k' bật nhẹ ở cuối.

Một quầy tại sân bay hoặc khách sạn nơi bạn đăng ký khi đến và xuất trình vé hoặc thông tin đặt chỗ.

Meanings

1 meaning

  1. 1One of the places at an airport where you show your ticket so that you can be told where you will be sitting and drop off your luggage.general

    Một trong những địa điểm tại sân bay nơi bạn xuất trình vé để được thông báo chỗ ngồi và ký gửi hành lý.

    “I'll meet you at the check-in desk.”

    “Tôi sẽ gặp bạn ở quầy làm thủ tục.”

    • Passengers are advised to arrive at the check-in desk two hours before departure.
    • There was a long queue at the check-in desk this morning.
    • The airline agent at the check-in desk weighed my suitcase.

    Trong tiếng Việt, 'check-in desk' thường được dịch là 'quầy làm thủ tục' (tại sân bay) hoặc 'quầy lễ tân' (tại khách sạn). Người Việt cũng rất hay dùng trực tiếp từ mượn 'quầy check-in' trong giao tiếp hàng ngày. Lưu ý luôn dùng giới từ 'at' (tại/ở) khi nói về vị trí này trong tiếng Anh.

Word bank

Common phrases

  • at the check-in desk
  • queue at the check-in desk
  • report to the check-in desk
  • staff the check-in desk
  • automated check-in desk

Grammar & forms

Grammar

  • countable

Inflections

plural
check-in desks

Word family

Usage patterns

  • at the check-in desk
  • go to the check-in desk

Avoid mistakes

Common mistakes

  • I am waiting in the check-in desk.

    I am waiting at the check-in desk.

    Use the preposition 'at' for specific points or counters like a desk.

  • We need to go to the check in desk.

    We need to go to the check-in desk.

    Use a hyphen when 'check-in' is used as a compound noun or adjective modifying 'desk'.

  • Where is the check-ins desk?

    Where is the check-in desk?

    The modifier 'check-in' remains singular even if there are multiple desks.

  • He works in the check-in desk.

    He works at the check-in desk.

    Employees work 'at' or 'behind' a desk, not 'in' it.

  • I left my bag on check-in desk.

    I left my bag on the check-in desk.

    Requires the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific desk.

Don't confuse with

  • checkout desk

    The place where you pay your bill and leave a hotel or store.

    “Please leave your room key at the checkout desk when you depart.”

    Use 'check-in' for arriving and 'checkout' for leaving.

Academic collocations

Words that pair with "check-in (desk)" in formal and academic writing

verb
approachstaffreport
adjective
busyemptyautomateddedicated
noun
staffqueueagentclerk
preposition
attofrombehind

In context

Real-world examples

  • daily life

    Please proceed to the check-in desk to drop off your luggage.

    Vui lòng tiến đến quầy làm thủ tục để ký gửi hành lý của bạn.

    Air travel is increasingly common in Vietnam, and 'quầy làm thủ tục' is the standard signage at major airports like Noi Bai or Tan Son Nhat.

  • business

    The hotel check-in desk is open 24 hours for late arrivals.

    Quầy làm thủ tục của khách sạn mở cửa 24 giờ cho những khách đến muộn.

    In Vietnamese hotels, this is often formally called 'quầy lễ tân' (reception desk), but 'quầy check-in' is widely understood by staff and guests.

  • academic

    Conference attendees must register at the check-in desk to receive their badges.

    Người tham dự hội nghị phải đăng ký tại quầy làm thủ tục để nhận thẻ tên.

    For events and conferences in Vietnam, 'bàn đăng ký' or 'quầy check-in' is used to manage attendees and distribute materials.

  • daily life

    If you lose your boarding pass, ask the staff at the check-in desk for help.

    Nếu bạn làm mất thẻ lên máy bay, hãy nhờ nhân viên ở quầy làm thủ tục giúp đỡ.

    Knowing how to ask for help at the check-in desk is crucial for Vietnamese travelers navigating domestic or international flights.

Notes for Vietnamese speakers

  • In Vietnam, while 'quầy làm thủ tục' is the formal term used on airport signs, many Vietnamese people simply say 'quầy check-in' in everyday conversation due to the strong influence of English in the travel and hospitality sectors.
  • At busy Vietnamese airports, check-in desks are usually divided into domestic (quốc nội) and international (quốc tế) terminals. Passengers are heavily advised to arrive 2 hours early for domestic and 3 hours early for international flights due to frequent crowding.

Etymology

Formed from the phrasal verb 'check in' (mid 20th century) and the noun 'desk'. Originally used primarily in the context of hotels, later expanding to airports.

Exam levels

IELTS

4.5

CEFR

B1

TOEIC

505-600

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