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in (the) office

0Bob is in the hospital => means Bob is hospitalized.02br
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00Bob is in college => means Bob is studying in a university02br
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00Bob is in (the) office => Does this sentence need a definite article to imply Bob is working in his office? I know 'his office' will do just fine but I am interested to know how 'the' is used in this case.0-
  

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0 Yes, office needs an article. 0-

— Nona the brit

  • 0 Yes, office needs an article.
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0 Yes, office needs an article. 0-
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0If the preposition 'in' is changed to 'into', does that change the need for a definite article?02br
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00For example,02br
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00Our economy since I have 01b00come into office02b00 has turned around02td
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0This is a slightly different meaning of the word office. In this context, to be in office (or to come into office) means to hold a position in government.02br
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00If one is talking about being located in one's own place of employment, one would say "I'm in 01i00the02i00 office".0-
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0 Understood! Thanks! 0-
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