in (good) working order

idiom

: working properly

Drivers must keep their trucks clean and in (good) working order.

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While having the ability to simply plug your travel router directly into a wall socket is the most convenient way to keep your device in working order, having the ability to receive power via USB port or even batteries might be the only thing between you and your ability to access the internet. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025

Routine cleaning, as well as observing some basic rules of sauna etiquette, will help keep your sauna clean, free of bacteria, and in good working order. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025

American golfer Tyler Collet had a longer than usual wait as several groundskeepers worked on getting the bunker back in working order after turtles wreaked havoc in the sand. —Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 15 May 2025

Test Out Appliances and Utilities Do a quick walk-through of the new home to ensure everything is in good working order. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025