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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Hacienda Cazadores, a Northern Mexican-style restaurant, opens Thursday in the downtown La Mesa space formerly occupied by Por Favor, which closed in June after 50 years in business.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
In its final week, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club saw a boost in business, jumping $191,242 over the previous week to land at $820,805.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
About a month ago, an Overland Park Price Chopper closed after 30 years in business.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in business, shaping outcomes in everything from investor pitches to client negotiations.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
In its final week, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club saw a boost in business, jumping $191,242 over the previous week to land at $820,805.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
About a month ago, an Overland Park Price Chopper closed after 30 years in business.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in business, shaping outcomes in everything from investor pitches to client negotiations.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in business
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“In business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20business. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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