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at work

1. at one's place of work. I'm sorry to call you at work, but this is important. She's at work now. She'll be home at supper time.

2. working [at something]; busy [with something]. (See also at play.) Tom is presently at work on his project. He'll be finished in a half hour. Don't disturb me when I'm busy at work.

See also: work

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