Office Furniture Terminology

noun a device or feature that can be adjusted

adjective able to be changed or adapted

• The new office chairs come with adjustable armrests for added comfort.
• I love my new adjustable standing desk - I can switch between sitting and standing whenever I want.
• These headphones have an adjustable band so they fit perfectly on any head size.
• She has an adjustable attitude, always willing to adapt to new situations.

noun A pivoting device, typically consisting of a metal ring that can turn around a central point.

verb To turn around a central point or axis.

adjective Describing something that is able to turn around a central point or axis.

• The engineer demonstrated how to use the swivel feature on the chair.
• You can swivel around in this chair to see everything in the room.
• I love how this chair lets you swivel like a boss.
• Her mood seemed to swivel from happy to sad in an instant.

noun a piece of furniture that can be adjusted to allow a person to either sit or stand while working

• The office implemented sit-stand desks to promote better posture and reduce sedentary behavior among employees.
• I really like using my sit-stand desk at work - it's nice to have the option to change positions throughout the day.
• I heard sit-stand desks are all the rage now in modern offices.
• Embracing a sit-stand desk mentality can help you adapt to different challenges throughout the workday.