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

Half the companies reported no change in business activity compared to the previous quarter (44% reported an uptick), and 42% reported an increase in uncertainty about the path ahead. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Kokoro has been in business for 40 years, and some of Torito’s employees have been working at the restaurant the whole time. — Alana Semuels, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

The letter details that the monitors will dress in business casual attire and not be identified by uniforms or pins. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Burberry is celebrating its 170 years in business this year, while Smythson turns 140 next year. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for in business

• agribusiness
• nonbusiness