In operation
prepositional phrase
Working or being used at this moment.
The factory is still in operation.
Often appears as...
- still in operation
- put in operation
prepositional phrase
Executing a planned activity, such as a military exercise.
The mission was in operation for six months.
Often appears as...
- mission in operation
- plan in operation
prepositional phrase
Working or being used at this moment.
The factory is still in operation.
Often appears as...
- still in operation
- put in operation
prepositional phrase
Executing a planned activity, such as a military exercise.
The mission was in operation for six months.
Often appears as...
- mission in operation
- plan in operation
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Current Use
Emphasizes that something is functioning or being used right now.
The new software is in operation at the office.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Broken
Suggests that something is not broken, although it may be old or expected to not work.
Despite its age, the heating system is still in operation.
Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Action
Indicates a process that’s been going on for some time without stopping.
Our customer service has been in operation 24/7.
Pro Tip 1/3Current Use
Emphasizes that something is functioning or being used right now.
The new software is in operation at the office.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Broken
Suggests that something is not broken, although it may be old or expected to not work.
Despite its age, the heating system is still in operation.
Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Action
Indicates a process that’s been going on for some time without stopping.
Our customer service has been in operation 24/7.
Pro Tip 1/3Current Use
Emphasizes that something is functioning or being used right now.
The new software is in operation at the office.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Broken
Suggests that something is not broken, although it may be old or expected to not work.
Despite its age, the heating system is still in operation.
Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Action
Indicates a process that’s been going on for some time without stopping.
Our customer service has been in operation 24/7.
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