clerk

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.

ruСотрудник, занимающийся административной работой: ведением записей, перепиской, счетами или рутинными офисными обязанностями. Также продавец в магазине или помощник в суде/отеле.esEmpleado que realiza tareas administrativas: llevando registros, correspondencia, cuentas o labores rutinarias de oficina. También vendedor en una tienda o auxiliar en un juzgado u hotel.frEmployé qui s'occupe de tâches administratives : tenue de registres, correspondance, comptabilité ou tâches de bureau courantes. Désigne aussi un vendeur dans un magasin ou un assistant dans un tribunal ou un hôtel.deAngestellter, der administrative Arbeit verrichtet: Aktenführung, Korrespondenz, Rechnungen oder routinemäßige Büroaufgaben. Auch Verkäufer in einem Geschäft oder Gehilfe bei Gericht oder im Hotel.ptFuncionário que realiza trabalho administrativo, como manter registros, correspondência, contas ou tarefas rotineiras de escritório. Também designa o vendedor ou atendente de uma loja, ou o auxiliar em um tribunal ou hotel.zh从事行政事务工作的人员，如处理记录、信函、账单或日常办公室事务；也指商店的售货员，或法院、旅馆里的助理人员。arموظف يقوم بأعمال إدارية مكتبية مثل حفظ السجلات والمراسلات والفواتير والمهام الروتينية. ويُطلق أيضًا على البائع في متجر أو المساعد في محكمة أو فندق.

1. Office or administrative worker B1 formal business

   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.

   • 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.

   ruОфисный или административный работникesempleado administrativofrEmployé de bureau (administratif)deBüro- oder VerwaltungsangestellterptFuncionário administrativozh办公室或行政职员arموظف مكتبي أو إداري

   Sinónimos: file clerkrecord-keepersecretary

2. Retail salesperson or store assistant B1 formal american business

   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.

   • 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.

   ruПродавец в магазине или помощник за прилавкомesdependiente de tiendafrVendeur / vendeuse en magasindeVerkäufer im Einzelhandel oder LadenangestellterptVendedor ou atendente de lojazh商店店员或售货员arبائع في متجر أو مساعد خلف المنصة

   Sinónimos: counterpersonsalesclerksalespersonshop assistant

3. Court or official record keeper B2 formal legal

   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.

   • 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.

   ruСекретарь суда или официальный хранитель записейesSecretario judicial o oficial de registrofrGreffier / secrétaire administratifdeGerichtsschreiber oder amtlicher AktenführerptEscrivão judicial ou oficial de registroszh法院书记员或官方记录保管员arكاتب المحكمة أو المسؤول عن حفظ السجلات الرسمية

   Sinónimos: archivistrecord-keeperrecorderregistrarscribesecretary

4. Hotel front desk employee B1 formal american business

   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.

   • 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.

   ruСотрудник стойки регистрации в отелеesrecepcionista de hotelfrEmployé de réception d'hôteldeRezeptionist im HotelptRecepcionista de hotelzh酒店前台arموظف استقبال الفندق

   Sinónimos: desk clerkreceptionist

• clerks plural form
• clerks' possessive plural form
• clerk's possessive singular form

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

ruРаботать в качестве клерка, особенно в юридическом или административном контексте, занимаясь документами, перепиской или рутинными задачами.esTrabajar como oficinista o empleado administrativo, especialmente en un contexto jurídico o administrativo, encargándose de documentos, correspondencia o tareas rutinarias.frTravailler comme employé de bureau, notamment dans un cabinet d'avocats ou une administration, en s'occupant de documents, de correspondance ou de tâches de routine.deAls Angestellter in einem Büro arbeiten, besonders im juristischen oder administrativen Bereich, und dabei Dokumente, Korrespondenz oder routinemäßige Aufgaben bearbeiten.ptTrabalhar como escriturário ou funcionário administrativo, especialmente em contexto jurídico ou administrativo, lidando com documentos, correspondência ou tarefas rotineiras.zh作为职员或文书工作，尤其是在法律或行政环境中，处理文件、信函或日常事务。arيعمل ككاتب أو موظف إداري، لا سيما في السياق القانوني أو الإداري، يتولى الأعمال الكتابية وتحرير المستندات والمراسلات والمهام الروتينية.

1. Work as a clerk B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruРаботать клеркомestrabajar como empleadofrTravailler comme employé de bureau / commisdeAls Angestellter arbeitenptTrabalhar como escrituráriozh当职员arالعمل ككاتب

• clerked past participle
• clerked past simple
• clerking present participle
• clerks third person singular