at work

1. 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]

2. 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

"In this case, the results were obtained using zebrafish, but it is possible that a similar mechanism may also be at work in mammals," Professor Kondo stated.

From Science Daily

He is now more patient, empathetic, thoughtful and compassionate at home and at work, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

The others happened in bed, at work and in a hospital car park.

From BBC

He was not at work because he was taking one of his children to kindergarten.

From BBC

We must prioritize early intervention programs for patients with conditions that aren't improving quickly, whether they're experiencing those issues at work, at home, or anywhere else.

From Salon

Related Words

• absorbed
• committed
• employed
• engrossed
• interested
• involved
• occupied
• preoccupied
• working