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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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