Tick over

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Steady Functioning

Describes consistent performance, suggesting reliability without rapid growth or decline.

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Despite economic fluctuations, our shop is still ticking over.

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Low Activity

Refers to minimal activity, enough to stay operational but not busy or thriving.

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Business is slow, but we're ticking over.

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Automatic Mode

Implies a routine state with little need for intervention.

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With the new software, the office work ticks over by itself.

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