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Synonyms & Similar Words
active
operating
functioning
working
in operation
in effect
in force
in action
current
ongoing
existing
present
prevailing
practicable
applicable
usable
in practice
in play
in progress
in service
in commission
running
live
engaged
busy
occupied
utilized
employed
in use
in exercise
in execution
in implementation
in utilization
Meaning of In Use
The primary meaning of "In Use" refers to something being actively utilized or operated at the present time.
Definitions
- Being used or operated at the present time
- * Currently being utilized or employed for a particular purpose
- * In a state of being active, functioning, or in operation
Etymology of In Use
The phrase "In Use" originates from Old English and Middle English, where "in" meant "in a state of" and "use" referred to the act of utilizing or employing something, with the modern phrase emerging in the 15th century to describe something being actively utilized or operated
Example Uses
- The new software is in use by several major companies.
- * The library's meeting room is in use, so we'll have to schedule our meeting for another time.
- * The doctor's equipment is in use, so please do not touch it.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
inactive
dormant
idle
unused
out of use
obsolete
inactive
deactivated
disengaged
unemployed
unoccupied
unused
vacant
unutilized
inoperative
nonfunctional
ineffective
useless
abandoned
retired
mothballed
shut down