in business

idiom

1
: operating as a business
The hotel has been in business for over 150 years.
Customer satisfaction is important if you want to stay in business.
2
informal : ready to begin doing or using something
Just plug in the computer and you're in business!
He quickly changed the tire, and was back in business in 10 minutes.

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When done correctly, these practices improve decision-making, enhance agility in business capture efforts, and reinforce leadership capabilities. Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Her Everywoman columns spoke to those, like her, who transitioned from stay-at-home mother roles to positions of leadership in business, the arts, the community. Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025 While there are some in business — despite the fear of corrupt prosecution — still willing to fight the fight, there are as many others who are willing to duck and cover. John Ridley, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025 Boulevard Burger & Brew is back in business after four long months of renovations, sans the car that crashed through it in October. Karri Peifer, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in business

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“In business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20business. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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