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

Singapore Airlines Seating in business class will come outfitted with 22-inch 4K screens, wireless charging and Bluetooth audio connectivity. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Bergman confirmed that once the sale was fully completed, the former principals would have no involvement in business. — Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026

JioHotstar remains in business with Johar, with Student of the Year, a TV spin-off of the 2012 film set within modern youth culture, launches this month. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

González has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an MBA from Florida International University. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for in business

• agribusiness
• nonbusiness