in commission

phrase

variants or into commission
Definition of in commissionnext
as in operational
being in effective operation The classic old car is back in commission after undergoing an expensive restoration.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in commission
  1. in force
  2. on line
Phrase
  • Nacha's account verification rule is now in force, requiring stronger validation of bank account details before processing ACH transactions.
    — Ivaylo Bozoukov, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Since the Texas Education Agency appointed Peter Licata as Fort Worth ISD’s superintendent, the district has made a number of sweeping changes, including a reduction in force that cut positions related to speech and special education services.
    — Samuel O’Neal July 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of in force
Phrase
  • On a recent Saturday, Teo Bugbee was on line with 20 or so other people outside a Bed-Stuy brownstone, waiting to get a look at what seemed like a unicorn apartment.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 21 July 2026
  • The 44-year-old was photographed greeting tennis fans on line at the tennis tournament.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of on line
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