in service
See also: in-service
English
Prepositional phrase
- (chiefly Britain) Employed as a domestic servant.
- (chiefly US and Canada) Available for use; operational.
- 2008, Steven Erlanger, "A New Fashion Catches on in Paris: Cheap Bicycle Rentals," New York Times, 13 Jul.,
- About 20,600 Vélib’ bicycles are in service here, with more than 1,450 self-service rental stations.
- 2008, Steven Erlanger, "A New Fashion Catches on in Paris: Cheap Bicycle Rentals," New York Times, 13 Jul.,
Usage notes
- The North American sense of "in service" as "available for use" or "operational" is used especially for telephone numbers and methods of public transportation, such as elevators, buses, or taxis.
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