in business

phrase

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.

Examples of in business in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Alex Crippen Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Both restaurants will remain in business for the time being, Mariela Kang said in a message — adding that both also are available for sublease. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026

The flights were 13 hours and 35 minutes and 10 hours and 25 minutes, respectively—plenty of time to fully immerse myself in everything the airline has to offer in business class. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

The Tex-Mex chain closed in March after 25 years in business, marking the departure of the brand from the Kansas City area. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Rhymes for in business

• agribusiness
• nonbusiness