at present
Currently. I'm sorry, we are not accepting applications at present. Mr. Green is not in the office at present. Can I take a message?
at present
now; at this point in time. We are not able to do any more at present. We may be able to lend you money next week, but not at present.
at present
Also, at the present time. Now, as in I've not enough cash at present to lend you any, or At present the house is still occupied. This slightly longer way of saying "at this time" formerly was even longer- at this present or at that present -denoting a more specific time. [Mid-1600s] Also see at this point.
at ˈpresent
now; at the moment: How many people are living in this house at present? at present
At the present time; right now.