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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Warren Buffett is widely considered one of the smartest minds in business—after all, he’s spent decades maintaining Berkshire Hathaway as a multinational investment powerhouse.
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Jane Swift, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Jason Calacanis, David Sacks and David Friedberg, is popular in business and investing circles–and among those who have Trump’s ear.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Marius is anchored in business commuting, while Unica hired former Acne Studios and Toteme designer Như Dương to create a more elevated line that has earned accolades online and off.
—Wwd China Staff, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
On its last day in business, Chilango Express will host a goodbye party with food and drink specials, plus live music by Jose Guerrero from noon to 3 p.m.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Jane Swift, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Jason Calacanis, David Sacks and David Friedberg, is popular in business and investing circles–and among those who have Trump’s ear.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Marius is anchored in business commuting, while Unica hired former Acne Studios and Toteme designer Như Dương to create a more elevated line that has earned accolades online and off.
—Wwd China Staff, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
On its last day in business, Chilango Express will host a goodbye party with food and drink specials, plus live music by Jose Guerrero from noon to 3 p.m.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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“In business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20business. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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