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Definition of in harness

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: working at a job : on duty
  • After a fun weekend I was back in harness on Monday, handling paperwork at my desk.

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harness play

  1. : the equipment other than a yoke of a draft animal

  2. : gear, equipment

  3. : occupational surroundings or routine

  1. : to put a harness on

  2. : to attach by means of a harness

  3. : to tie together : yoke

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