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arrived at the office vs arrived in the office

Both phrases 'arrived at the office' and 'arrived in the office' are correct. However, they have slightly different meanings and usage. 'Arrived at the office' implies that the person has reached the location of the office. The phrase 'arrived in the office' suggests that the person has entered the physical space of the office.
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arrived at the office

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'arrived at the office' to indicate that someone has reached the location of the office.

Examples:

  • I arrived at the office early in the morning.
  • She always arrives at the office before anyone else.
  • He finally arrived at the office after a long commute.
  • Jun 6, 2020 ... I think your focus is on the correctness of tense here. In that regard, I will tell you that “When I arrived at the office, the meeting ...
  • Dec 29, 2021 ... Gen Z Has Arrived At the Office—And It's Freaking Everyone Out ... The good news is that Zoomers aren't nearly as entitled on the job as ...
  • Nov 20, 2008 ... I arrived at the office early enough to discover the maintenance crew still there. I arrived in the office just in time to get my cuppa. (I ...
  • Feb 2, 2023 ... 47 likes, 2 comments - justinluvv on February 2, 2023: "The time I arrived at the office and @therealtechn9ne was chillin in my studio #tbt ...
  • Sep 5, 2024 ... This morning, I arrived at the office after surviving some ridiculous traffic. It was my first time back in the office in a week because our ...
  • Dec 10, 2020 ... Automate sending Whatsapp location once arrived at the office. Hi. I've just installed the Tasker app on my android. I am thinking of using ...
  • Mar 1, 2019 ... Creed arrived at the office without knowing that they were having a Halloween party. I wonder what did he do to look like this. Any thoughts ...
  • Sep 5, 2021 ... When I arrived at the office, the reality that awaited me was the one I'd never imagined: the best-case scenario.
  • Jul 15, 2024 ... 18 new faces arrived at the Office of Professional Development this morning to begin the 118th three-week pre-basic training program.

Alternatives:

  • reached the office
  • got to the office
  • made it to the office
  • arrived at work

arrived in the office

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'arrived in the office' to indicate that someone has entered the physical space of the office.

Examples:

  • She arrived in the office and immediately started working.
  • He walked in and arrived in the office with a big smile.
  • They all arrived in the office together for the meeting.
  • Nov 20, 2008 ... I arrived at the office early enough to discover the maintenance crew still there. I arrived in the office just in time to get my cuppa. (I ...
  • This arrived in the office this morning - a thank-you note from Andrew for the fanbook and the birthday stuff! Please do not repost. Avatar · shaddicted.
  • Dec 2, 2016 ... 12 Signs the Festive Season has Arrived in the Office · Retail royalty · (Not so) Secret Santa · Christmas Jumper Day · Mince Pie Guy · Oh Christmas ...
  • ... arrived in the office 60-75 minutes after Patient A left. Only one of these four children used the same examining room as Patient A, but all four shared the ...
  • Look what arrived in the office this morning! #GoJacks.
  • Dec 5, 2023 ... A patient has arrived in the office for a scheduled blood test. Describe how you will communicate with her before, during, and after the test.
  • Jan 27, 2023 ... 31 likes, 1 comments - crowdcube on January 27, 2023: "Check out what's just arrived in the office This ones for those who want to clean ...

Alternatives:

  • entered the office
  • got to the office
  • came into the office
  • arrived at work

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