in business

idiom

: 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.

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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Similarly, strong leadership in business is essential to motivate and steer a team through ups and downs, instilling a sense of resilience and positivity. —

Jason Richmond, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Studio managers are often artists themselves, with little prior experience in business. —

Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024 Rhinoplasties saw a 37% increase in business at the start of the pandemic. —

thehustle.co, 1 Nov. 2024 The big picture: Getting more women enrolled in MBA programs could help to boost the share of women leaders inside big companies, where their numbers still lag. 41% of women CEOs in the S&P 500 have an MBA or advanced degree in business. —

Emily Peck, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in business