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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Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 15 May 2024
But for most CEOs, now is a good time to reflect on what this revolution in business means for them.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 15 May 2024
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“In business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20business. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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