on-stream

[on-streem, awn-, on-streem, awn-]

adverb

1. in or into regular operation, especially as part of a system, assembly line, or the like.

   When the new printing press goes on-stream, we'll be able to print twice as many newspapers a day.

adjective

1. operating on a regular basis or at full capacity.

   on-stream production.

Word History and Origins

Origin of on-stream¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Related Words

• networked www.thesaurus.com
• wired