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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Replay Records is taking its final in-store spin as the owners are planning to close the storefront this month after 36 years in business.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
Celebrating more than 60 years in business, this second-generation bakery is a staple in Warner Robins.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Walnut Creek, the location on North Main Street is back in business.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
Just two doors down from Public House, Station 16 closed its Sacramento outpost after almost 10 years in business.
—Camila Pedrosa
july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
Celebrating more than 60 years in business, this second-generation bakery is a staple in Warner Robins.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Walnut Creek, the location on North Main Street is back in business.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
Just two doors down from Public House, Station 16 closed its Sacramento outpost after almost 10 years in business.
—Camila Pedrosa
july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
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“In business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20business. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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