in business
The phrase "in business" can refer to being operational in a commercial sense or being ready to start an activity.
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Definition
B2Commerce
(general)Actively engaged in commercial or professional activities.
Example
- The store has been in business for over 50 years.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)Ready to start an activity or operation.
Example
- With the new software installed, we're in business!
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in business":
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