in (good) working order

idiom

: working properly

Drivers must keep their trucks clean and in (good) working order.

Examples of in (good) working order in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Mission controllers reported that the seals appear to be in good working order. —

Denise Chow, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024 Districts have the ability to ask voters to approve bonds in order to keep facilities in good working order, modern, safe, ready for 21st-century learning and adapted to the unique needs of their community. —

Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024 Riverbed found that high performers in AI—those already successfully using the technology for tasks like improving the digital employee experience—are much more likely to have their data in working order. —

Megan Poinski, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 Step 10: Open and close each cabinet and drawer—and let the paint sit This step is just to make sure that everything is in working order. —

Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in (good) working order

Dictionary Entries Near in (good) working order

in good voice

in (good) working order

in (good) working order/condition

See More Nearby Entries

Cite this Entry

Style

“In (good) working order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20%28good%29%20working%20order. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Copy Citation