in (good) working order/condition

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phrase (1)

: working properly

in (good) working order

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phrase (2)

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

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“In (good) working order/condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20%28good%29%20working%20order%2Fcondition. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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