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In the office vs. At the office

In the office

/ɪn ði ˈɔːfɪs/

Being present within a room or building where professional or clerical work is conducted

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At the office

/ət ði ˈɔːfɪs/

A phrase referring to being in a place where business or professional work is done

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Ways to tell them apart:

Both phrases involve the location office, but describe different contexts.
In the office generally emphasizes being inside the building or room where office work happens.
At the office suggests a broader context, often implying presence at the office complex or campus.
If youre physically inside, organizing files, youd likely say in the office.
If you meet someone outside the office building or in a general work setting, you might say at the office.

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