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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A single parent, Deilisbeth was away at work when the earthquake struck.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
We’re only starting to grasp the pitfalls of using AI at work.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
There are efforts to get employees up at work.
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
It tells the story of how the project came to be, with photos of the 12 young artists at work.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026
There was something at work that he couldn’t explain yet, but he needed answers.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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