Up and running
phrase
In operation or working properly after being started or fixed.
The computer is up and running after its repair.
Often appears as...
- got the system up and running
- have it up and running
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Actively participating or involved in an activity quickly.
I just joined the company, but they want me to be up and running immediately.
Often appears as...
- be up and running with
- get up and running fast
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Idiomatic
phrase
In operation or working properly after being started or fixed.
The computer is up and running after its repair.
Often appears as...
- got the system up and running
- have it up and running
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Actively participating or involved in an activity quickly.
I just joined the company, but they want me to be up and running immediately.
Often appears as...
- be up and running with
- get up and running fast
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Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Tech Start-up
Often used when speaking about technology, like computers or systems beginning to function.
Once the update is installed, your laptop will be up and running again.
Pro Tip 2/3Problem Resolution
Used after fixing something that was broken or unresponsive.
Thanks to the mechanic, our furnace is up and running before winter.
Pro Tip 3/3Business Operations
Common in business to indicate a project or service is fully operational.
Our new website is finally up and running!
Pro Tip 1/3Tech Start-up
Often used when speaking about technology, like computers or systems beginning to function.
Once the update is installed, your laptop will be up and running again.
Pro Tip 2/3Problem Resolution
Used after fixing something that was broken or unresponsive.
Thanks to the mechanic, our furnace is up and running before winter.
Pro Tip 3/3Business Operations
Common in business to indicate a project or service is fully operational.
Our new website is finally up and running!
Pro Tip 1/3Tech Start-up
Often used when speaking about technology, like computers or systems beginning to function.
Once the update is installed, your laptop will be up and running again.
Pro Tip 2/3Problem Resolution
Used after fixing something that was broken or unresponsive.
Thanks to the mechanic, our furnace is up and running before winter.
Pro Tip 3/3Business Operations
Common in business to indicate a project or service is fully operational.
Our new website is finally up and running!
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