In Operation

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Pronunciation: /ɪn ˌɑpəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of in operation

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of the action or state

Example Sentences

A1 The factory is in operation.

A2 The machine is in operation, so please be careful.

B1 Despite the storm, the airport remained in operation.

B2 The new software system is now in operation and running smoothly.

C1 The emergency response team is in operation, ready to assist in any situation.

C2 The advanced technology currently in operation has revolutionized the industry.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

Example Sentences

A1 The factory is in operation.

A2 The new software is now in operation.

B1 The company has been in operation for over 50 years.

B2 The emergency services are currently in operation.

C1 The security measures put in place are still in operation.

C2 The research facility has state-of-the-art equipment in operation.

Examples of in operation in a Sentence

formal The factory is currently in operation, producing goods for export.

informal The restaurant down the street is still in operation, serving delicious food.

slang That old car is barely in operation anymore, it's on its last legs.

figurative His brain was in operation as he worked through the complex problem.

Grammatical Forms of in operation

past tense

was in operation

plural

are in operation

comparative

more in operation

superlative

most in operation

present tense

is in operation

future tense

will be in operation

perfect tense

has been in operation

continuous tense

is being in operation

singular

in operation

positive degree

very much in operation

infinitive

to be in operation

gerund

being in operation

participle

having been in operation

Origin and Evolution of in operation

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The phrase 'in operation' originated from the Latin word 'operatio', meaning action or work.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'in operation' has come to be commonly used to describe something that is currently functioning or working as intended.