# at present

idiom · CEFR B2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/at-present
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

at the current time. You use this to talk about what is happening right now, especially when the situation might change later.

## Examples

- At present, the office is closed for lunch.
- We are not looking for new staff at present, but we will keep your resume on file.
- The political situation remains unstable at present, though diplomats hope that ongoing negotiations will lead to a peaceful resolution by the end of the month.

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