in business
Definition of in business
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.
From the M-W Editors
Word by Word Definitions
businessplay
: purposeful activity : busyness
: role, function
: an immediate task or objective : mission
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