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.
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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
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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
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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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