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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Loyal Legion officially closed in September 2023 after nearly a year in business.
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Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 24 May 2024
Brewer, once the only Black woman to lead a fortune 500 company during her tenure as CEO of Walgreens, Packer, a powerhouse Hollywood producer and Olympic gymnast Dawes are leaders in business in their own respective right.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 23 May 2024
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Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 24 May 2024
Brewer, once the only Black woman to lead a fortune 500 company during her tenure as CEO of Walgreens, Packer, a powerhouse Hollywood producer and Olympic gymnast Dawes are leaders in business in their own respective right.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 23 May 2024
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“In business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20business. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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