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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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Yet putting housing in business districts is more than juggling assets.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Seize opportunities in business dealings and act on them.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Neon is back in business with Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh, acquiring worldwide on his recent TIFF world premiere, The Christophers starring Michaela Coel, Ian McKellen, Jessica Gunning and James Corden.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Yet putting housing in business districts is more than juggling assets.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Seize opportunities in business dealings and act on them.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Neon is back in business with Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh, acquiring worldwide on his recent TIFF world premiere, The Christophers starring Michaela Coel, Ian McKellen, Jessica Gunning and James Corden.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
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“In business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20business. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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