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IN WORKING ORDER
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Dictionary entry overview: What does in working order mean?
• IN WORKING ORDER (adjective)
The adjective IN WORKING ORDER has 1 sense:
1. fit or ready for use or service
Familiarity information: IN WORKING ORDER used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• IN WORKING ORDER (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Fit or ready for use or service
Synonyms:
in working order; useable; operable; operational; usable; functional
Context examples:
the toaster was still functional even after being dropped / the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable / an operational aircraft / the dishwasher is now in working order
Similar:
serviceable (ready for service or able to give long service)
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