leave the office

Meaning

This phrase means to physically depart from your workplace at the end of the workday or for a break. It is commonly used when discussing schedules, availability, or daily routines.

Examples

• I usually leave the office around 6:00 PM.

  I usually leave the office around 6:00 PM.

• Can we talk before you leave the office today?

  Can we talk before you leave the office today?

• He had to leave the office early for a dentist appointment.

  He had to leave the office early for a dentist appointment.

• I always turn off my computer before I leave the office.

  I always turn off my computer before I leave the office.

• She is not at her desk; she had to leave the office for a client meeting.

  She is not at her desk; she had to leave the office for a client meeting.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I will exit the office at 5 PM.

  ✓ I will leave the office at 5 PM.

  'Exit' is very formal and usually refers to physical doors or emergency procedures, not the daily routine of going home.

• ✗ She left from the office an hour ago.

  ✓ She left the office an hour ago.

  The verb 'leave' takes a direct object when referring to a place; do not use the preposition 'from'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• What time do you usually ___ on Fridays?

  💡 Go home from work.

  Show answer

  leave the office

• Please lock the door if you are the last person to ___.

  💡 Depart the workplace.

  Show answer

  leave the office