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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The Wild Waves Theme Park in Federal Way, Washington, announced on December 10 that 2026 will be its final season, and will close next November after 49 years in business.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The King’s Kitchen, a not-for-profit eatery known for serving Southern fare, closed abruptly in 2024 after more than 14 years in business, CharlotteFive reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
Better Made Snack Foods Celebrating more than 94 years in business, the iconic Detroit company is still family owned.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025
But the term was once primarily used in business contexts, Andrea Bonior, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist and author of The Friendship Fix, tells SELF.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Dec. 2025
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The King’s Kitchen, a not-for-profit eatery known for serving Southern fare, closed abruptly in 2024 after more than 14 years in business, CharlotteFive reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
Better Made Snack Foods Celebrating more than 94 years in business, the iconic Detroit company is still family owned.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025
But the term was once primarily used in business contexts, Andrea Bonior, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist and author of The Friendship Fix, tells SELF.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Dec. 2025
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“In business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20business. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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