working order
ˈwɜːkɪŋ ˈɔːdə
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Definition of working order - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

functional statestate in which something functions correctly
  • The mechanic ensured the car was in working order before returning it..
  • The technician checked if the computer was in working order.
  • She made sure the bicycle was in working order before the trip.
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Expressions with working order

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in working orderadj.
functioning correctly without any issues
The printer is in working order after the repair.
in good working orderadj.
functioning properly and ready for use without needing repair
The technician confirmed the elevator was in good working order.

Expressions with working

working stiffn.
average employee, especially one with a routine, low-paying job
He's just another working stiff trying to make ends meet.
working around the clockadj.
continuously working without stopping
The team is working around the clock to meet the deadline.
it's hell working thereexp.
extremely unpleasant work environment causing stress or discomfort
It's hell working there with all the constant pressure.
working hard or hardly workingexp.
humorous way to ask if someone is working hard or not
He walked by my desk and said, 'working hard or hardly working?'
working on borrowed timeadj.
functioning beyond expected lifespan
The ancient computer is working on borrowed time and could fail any day.
working dayn.
hours in a day dedicated to work
Her working day starts at 9 AM.

Expressions with order

on orderadj.
requested but not yet delivered
The new books are on order and will arrive soon.
order inv.
request food delivery to a specific location
We decided to order in for dinner.
order offv.
request food or items from a menu
We decided to order off the special menu for dinner.
order aboutv.
tell someone what to do in a bossy way
She likes to order about her younger siblings.
out of orderadj.
not working as expected
The elevator was out of order, so we took the stairs..
in order toconj.
shows why something is done, to reach a goal or result
She studied all night in order to pass the difficult exam.
put into orderv.
arrange things so they are neat or follow a sequence
She put the books into order on the shelf.
get one's affairs in orderv.
carefully arrange important personal matters before a major change or crisis
After his diagnosis, he hurried to get his affairs in order.
order aroundv.
tell someone what to do in a bossy way
She likes to order around her younger siblings.
order of the dayn.
command or directive that is especially important under current circumstances
Silence was the order of the day as the ceremony began..

Terms related to working order

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orderlinessorderlyworkconditionfunctionaloperationalorderrunningserviceablestateworking

Terms with working order included in their meaning

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functionaladj.
device status
in working order
goadj.
in working order
functioning properly
in great shapeadj.
condition
in excellent condition or working order
disintegratev.
group breakdown
lose unity and order, stop working together as one
fit as a fiddleadj.
medical
in excellent condition or working order
out of conditionadj.
broken
not in good working order
scheduled maintenancen.
equipment upkeep
planned service or repairs to keep equipment in good working order
operativeadj.
technology
functional and in working order

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  1. French:état de marche, ...
  2. German:funktionsfähiger Zustand, ...
  3. Italian:stato di funzionamento, ...
  4. Spanish:estado de funcionamiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:funcionamento, ...
  6. Chinese:正常工作状态, ...
  7. Japanese:作動状態, ...
  8. Arabic:حالة تَشْغِيلِيّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַצָּב תָּקִין, ...
  10. Russian:рабочее состояние, ...
  11. Ukrainian:робочий стан, ...
  12. Hindi:कार्यशील अवस्था, ...

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