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New2grammar Posted 16 years ago
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Left the office / took off

When I [left the office/ took off], Joe was wrapping up his work. He should be on the way here now.

Is the sentence correct? And are both options correct?
  

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Hi New2: "Take off from work" usually means to leave for a period of time: He took off a few days (from work) to take care of his sick child. Another use is when leaving early or unexpectedly: He took off from work today three hours earlier than usual to pick up his wife at the airport. "Left the office" or "quit work" implies that there are no unusual circumstances, just a normal working day.

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  • Hi New2: "Take off from work" usually means to leave for a period of time: He took off a few days (from work) to take care of his sick child.
  • Another use is when leaving early or unexpectedly: He took off from work today three hours earlier than usual to pick up his wife at the airport.
  • "Left the office" or "quit work" implies that there are no unusual circumstances, just a normal working day.
  • But these are suble differences in meaning.
  • New2grammar He should be on his way here now.
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Hi New2:

"Take off from work" usually means to leave for a period of time:
He took off a few days (from work) to take care of his sick child.

Another use is when leaving early or unexpectedly:
He took off from work today three hours earlier than usual to pick up his wife at the airport.

"Left the office" or "quit work" implies that there are no unusual circums
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