Be in business
idiom
Successfully ready to operate or conduct business.
After much planning and preparation, we're finally in business with our online store.
Often appears as...
- be back in business
- be open for business
idiom
Having the things or conditions necessary to do something.
With the final component now in our possession, we're in business.
Often appears as...
- now we're in business
- finally in business
Usage tips
Colloquial
idiom
Successfully ready to operate or conduct business.
After much planning and preparation, we're finally in business with our online store.
Often appears as...
- be back in business
- be open for business
idiom
Having the things or conditions necessary to do something.
With the final component now in our possession, we're in business.
Often appears as...
- now we're in business
- finally in business
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Startup Cue
Indicates a business has completed setup and is now functional.
Once the website goes live, we'll be in business!
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Announcement
Used to express enthusiasm about a venture's readiness.
Our permits are approved, we're in business!
Pro Tip 3/3Operational Status
Confirms that normal operations can or have resumed.
After the power outage, lights are on, and we're back in business.
Pro Tip 1/3Startup Cue
Indicates a business has completed setup and is now functional.
Once the website goes live, we'll be in business!
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Announcement
Used to express enthusiasm about a venture's readiness.
Our permits are approved, we're in business!
Pro Tip 3/3Operational Status
Confirms that normal operations can or have resumed.
After the power outage, lights are on, and we're back in business.
Pro Tip 1/3Startup Cue
Indicates a business has completed setup and is now functional.
Once the website goes live, we'll be in business!
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Announcement
Used to express enthusiasm about a venture's readiness.
Our permits are approved, we're in business!
Pro Tip 3/3Operational Status
Confirms that normal operations can or have resumed.
After the power outage, lights are on, and we're back in business.
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