in use

idiom

: being used

All of the computers are currently in use.

Examples of in use in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nearly all major systems, including emergency power, electrical infrastructure, fire suppression, plumbing, roof and HVAC, would require full replacement to keep the building in use. —Dallas Morning News, 20 Feb. 2026

Federal regulators said manufacturing defects in certain models of these cars could cause the engine to lose power while in use, heightening risks of a crash. —Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026

Leveleve Balcony Furniture 5-Piece Patio Conversation Set For truly stretching out and relaxing, this five-piece set includes two chairs with extendable footrests for reclining—then the footrest tuck neatly underneath the chairs when not in use. —Melanie Fincher, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026

All Air Force One and Air Force Two aircraft currently feature a lighter blue and white design that’s been in use since the Kennedy administration. —Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for in use

• abstruse
• abuse
• adduce
• atreus
• caboose
• cayuse
• conduce
• deduce
• diffuse
• disuse
• excuse
• footloose