in service
The phrase 'in service' can refer to being operational, actively employed, or undergoing training, depending on the context.
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Definition
B2General Use
(common)Currently functioning or operational.
Example
- The elevator is back in service after the repairs.
B2Employment
(common)Actively engaged in a job or profession.
Example
- She is currently in service as a nurse at the hospital.
C1Military
(technical)Actively engaged in military duty.
Example
- The soldiers are in service and ready for deployment.
C1Professional Development
(technical)Participating in ongoing training or educational activities while employed.
Example
- Teachers are required to attend in-service training sessions regularly.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in service":
full serviceextra serviceat someone's serviceshared servicepublic serviceat your servicein useoperational service periodmobile servicecustomer serviceon the jobin businessuniformed servicein placein linesecurity servicein housein statefire servicein the fieldin the line of dutyroom service