clerk

• Сотрудник, занимающийся административной работой: ведением записей, перепиской, счетами или рутинными офисными обязанностями. Также продавец в магазине или помощник в суде/отеле.

A person employed to perform administrative tasks such as keeping records, handling correspondence, managing accounts, or assisting with routine office duties. The term historically referred to someone who could read and write, often linked to religious or scholarly roles, but evolved to describe various positions involving paperwork, customer service in retail settings, or specialized assistance in legal and governmental contexts. It remains a common occupational title across English-speaking countries.

1. Office or administrative workerB1formalbusiness

   An employee whose responsibilities include maintaining records, processing documents, managing files, performing data entry, and handling general administrative tasks in an office, bank, or similar environment. This role often requires organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with basic software or record-keeping systems. Such positions form the backbone of many businesses and institutions by ensuring smooth daily operations.

   Офисный или административный работник

   • The new hire spent the morning filing reports and answering phone calls as part of routine duties.
   • Every morning she checks the incoming mail and updates the digital database with fresh information.
   • During busy periods, additional staff are brought in to help with paperwork and customer inquiries.
   • He started his career as a junior one handling basic accounts before advancing to a supervisory position.
   • The team relies on experienced ones to prepare accurate summaries for management meetings.

   Synonymsfile clerkrecord-keepersecretary

2. Retail salesperson or store assistantB1formalamericanbusiness

   A person who works behind a counter in a shop or store, assisting customers by providing product information, processing payments, handling returns, and maintaining stock levels. This usage is particularly common in American English, where the role focuses on direct customer interaction and sales support rather than purely administrative functions.

   Продавец в магазине или помощник за прилавком

   • The friendly one at the checkout helped select the right size and wrapped the purchase neatly.
   • She asked the one in the electronics section to demonstrate how the device functions.
   • During sales events, extra ones are scheduled to manage long lines and answer questions quickly.
   • He worked as a part-time one in a grocery store while studying at university.
   • Customers often complain when the one on duty seems distracted or unhelpful.

   Synonymscounterpersonsalesclerksalespersonshop assistant

3. Court or official record keeperB2formallegal

   An official appointed or elected to maintain records, prepare documents, and perform administrative duties for a court, local government body, council, or similar institution. This includes tasks like filing legal papers, issuing certificates, and ensuring procedural compliance, often carrying a degree of formal authority.

   Секретарь суда или официальный хранитель записей

   • The court one carefully recorded all statements made during the hearing.
   • Applicants must submit forms to the city one before the deadline passes.
   • She serves as the town one and handles marriage licenses and property records.
   • The judge asked the one to read the previous ruling aloud for clarification.
   • In many jurisdictions, the one of the court plays a vital role in organizing case files.

   Synonymsarchivistrecord-keeperrecorderregistrarscribesecretary

4. Hotel front desk employeeB1formalamericanbusiness

   A staff member at a hotel responsible for greeting guests, managing check-ins and check-outs, assigning rooms, and handling reservations or inquiries. This position often overlaps with receptionist duties and requires strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of booking systems.

   Сотрудник стойки регистрации в отеле

   • The night one provided directions to the nearest restaurant and arranged a wake-up call.
   • Upon arrival, guests first speak with the front desk one to complete registration.
   • She worked as a one during summer vacations to earn money for college.
   • The one politely explained the hotel policy regarding late check-out times.
   • Complaints about slow service are sometimes directed at the one on duty.

   Synonymsdesk clerkreceptionist

• Работать в качестве клерка, особенно в юридическом или административном контексте, занимаясь документами, перепиской или рутинными задачами.

A verb meaning to work as a clerk, especially in a legal or administrative context, handling records, correspondence, or routine tasks.

1. Work as a clerkB2formal

   To work or serve as a clerk, especially in an office or store.

   Работать клерком

   • She clerked at a law firm during the summer.
   • He clerked in a small bookstore to pay for his studies.
   • Many students clerk for judges after law school.