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Definition be in business in British English

be in business phrase

phrase
1

if a company is in business, it is operating normally

Example

The company has been in business for almost 100 years.

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2

to be ready to do something, because all the necessary preparations have been made

Example

Just connect the printer to your computer and you're in business.

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Definition be in business in British English