in operation

Up and running

In operation means functioning or in effect.

A machine in operation is running; a law in operation is being enforced.

The new security system is now in operation.

The phrase often marks a transition from planning or installation to active use: The factory will be in operation by next month.

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working · live · good to go · performing · underway · in full swing · going strong · online · commissioned · in effect · in use · up and running · engaged · powered · applied · in service · implemented · ongoing

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functional status

in operationshut down

Cease to operate

out of service · not working · inoperative · offline · inactive

existence/establishment

in operationabolished

Formally ended by authority

repealed · discontinued · terminated · phased out · pending

temporal existence

in operationdiscontinued

No longer available

closed · shuttered · terminated · ceased · ended

Family

operate, operation, cooperation, operator, cooperative, cooperate, operating, operative, operations

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G