At work Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈwɝk
AT WURK
ˈæt/ /wˈɜːk
AT WURK
Definition
Used to say that someone is in their workplace or doing their job. It can also mean someone is busy with their work tasks.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal conversation. Phrases: 'at work all day', 'still at work', or 'busy at work.' Not used for students (say 'at school' instead). Sometimes means 'because of work' (e.g., 'He can't come, he's at work').
Spanish: en el trabajoPortuguese (BR): no trabalhoPortuguese (PT): no trabalhoChinese (Simplified): 在工作Chinese (Traditional): 在工作Hindi: काम परArabic: في العملBengali: কাজে - অফিসেRussian: на работеJapanese: 仕事中 - 職場でVietnamese: đi làm - đang làm việcKorean: 직장에서 - 일하는 중Turkish: işteUrdu: کام پرIndonesian: di kantor - sedang bekerja
Example Sentences
She is at work now.
basic
My dad gets home late from at work.
basic
I'm not at work on Sundays.
basic
Sorry, can't talk right now—I'm at work.
natural
She's been really busy at work this month.
natural
I left my phone at work by accident.
natural