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الاستقبال

al-istiqbāl

reception

/al.ʔis.tiqˈbaːl/noun

Meanings

  • noun · A1

    The front desk or lobby area in a hotel, office, or hospital where visitors are welcomed and assisted.

    انْتَظَرْتُ فِي الِاسْتِقْبَالِ حَتَّى وَصَلَ الْمُدِيرُ.

  • noun · B1

    The formal act of greeting, welcoming, or receiving guests or visitors upon arrival.

    كَانَ الِاسْتِقْبَالُ حَارّاً جِدّاً لِلضُّيُوفِ.

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