at work
Idioms-
Engaged in a job or other activity, as in The contractor is hard at work on the new building , or The little boy was fascinated to see the washing machine at work . [Early 1600s]
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At one's office or other place of business, as in Is it all right if I telephone you at work ? [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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Here are ways to wear them on a date, at work and more.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
I needed to shop online, play a mobile game, watch Netflix, or use software at work to drive usage.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Four decades ago, Donald Trump was a New York City developer at work on an apartment complex that would bear his name.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Also potentially at work is the increased use of leveraged exchange-traded funds.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
“Why weren’t you at work yesterday?” he yells.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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