in business

idiom

: 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.

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 The iconic Mirage Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip will shut its doors after more than three decades in business. —

Andrew Torgan, CNN, 14 July 2024 The main reasons for the rink's closure after 30 years in business were inflation and the effects of a shooting outside of the roller rink in February, according to Incredi-Roll owner Cory Hundley. —

Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2024 By the time of the accident, the dealership that sold her the car was no longer in business. —

Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2024 Some questioned whether the friends were actually seated in business class. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for in business

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