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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Pendergast thrived in business, expanding his real estate holdings and opening new establishments, including a saloon at Fifth and Main streets.
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Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2025
Through Ohanian, Chelsea Women now also have a connection with the world’s most successful, in business terms, women’s team (Angel City) and someone synonymous with Serena Williams, if only indirectly.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 16 May 2025
That may save just seconds, but in racing—and in business—every second counts.
—Illia Smoliienko, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
As Arise Artists marks its first year in business, the agency has announced a significant expansion of its team, adding four key agents and promoting two to key roles.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 May 2025
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Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2025
Through Ohanian, Chelsea Women now also have a connection with the world’s most successful, in business terms, women’s team (Angel City) and someone synonymous with Serena Williams, if only indirectly.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 16 May 2025
That may save just seconds, but in racing—and in business—every second counts.
—Illia Smoliienko, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
As Arise Artists marks its first year in business, the agency has announced a significant expansion of its team, adding four key agents and promoting two to key roles.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 May 2025
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“In business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20business. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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