working order

working order
The state or condition of being operational or of functioning acceptably.

The Commission got itself into systematic working order, and for weeks the contributions flowed into its treasury.


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  • working order — adjective in working order working correctly, without any problems: I keep my bike in good working order …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • working order — noun : a condition of a machine in which it functions according to its nature and purpose put a watch in good working order * * * the condition of a mechanism when it is functioning properly: a stove in working order. [1835 45] * * * working… …   Useful english dictionary

  • working order — noun (U) in working order a system, machine etc that is in working order is working well, with no problems …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • working order — the condition of a mechanism when it is functioning properly: a stove in working order. [1835 45] * * * …   Universalium

  • working order — UK / US adjective in working order …   English dictionary

  • working order — standing order in the marketplace, through which a broker bids or offers to fill the order in a series of lots at opportune times in hopes of obtaining the best price. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary …   Financial and business terms

  • in working order — working correctly, without any problems I keep my bike in good working order …   English dictionary

  • working order — work′ing or der n. the condition of a mechanism, system, etc., when functioning properly • Etymology: 1835–45 …   From formal English to slang

  • working order — /ˈwɜkɪng ɔdə/ (say werking awduh) noun the state of something, as a mechanism, when it is functioning properly …  

  • in working order — Functioning properly • • • Main Entry: ↑work * * * in working order phrase working correctly, without any problems I keep my bike in good working order. Thesaurus: describing machines and pieces of equipmenthyponym …   Useful english dictionary

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