in business
idiom
1
: operating as a business
The hotel has been in business for over 150 years.
Customer satisfaction is important if you want to stay in business.
2
informal
: ready to begin doing or using something
Just plug in the computer and you're in business!
He quickly changed the tire, and was back in business in 10 minutes.
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That experience reminded me how much people value true interest and respect, something that resonates across all cultures, in business and beyond.
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Joelle MacHia, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
In 2009, chef William Dissen took over the restaurant, maintaining the ethos of working with local purveyors—and the restaurant was nominated for a James Beard award for Outstanding Restaurant this year, its 45th year in business.
—Jenn Rice, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
Indiana businesses pay $1.5 billion in business personal property taxes, which represents 15% of the total property tax revenue collected statewide.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Bay View sports bar Satchmo's is closing after just under a year in business, making way for a possible new sports bar in its space.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Joelle MacHia, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
In 2009, chef William Dissen took over the restaurant, maintaining the ethos of working with local purveyors—and the restaurant was nominated for a James Beard award for Outstanding Restaurant this year, its 45th year in business.
—Jenn Rice, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
Indiana businesses pay $1.5 billion in business personal property taxes, which represents 15% of the total property tax revenue collected statewide.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Bay View sports bar Satchmo's is closing after just under a year in business, making way for a possible new sports bar in its space.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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“In business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20business. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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