on-stream

American  

[on-streem, awn-, on-streem, awn-] / ˈɒnˈstrim, ˈɔn-, ˈɒnˌstrim, ˈɔn- /

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.

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adjective

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

   on-stream production.

Etymology

Origin of on-stream

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The last major on-stream reservoir project in the state was New Melones Lake, which came online in 1978 with the damming of the Stanislaus River.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2023

Because Europe will continue importing LNG to rebuild gas inventories next year after winter, gas prices are expected to remain elevated amid limited new supplies coming on-stream.

From Reuters • Dec. 30, 2022

“It’s a multifunction button on my Elgato Stream Deck that disabled the alert box, disables on-stream chat, clears chat, switches to sub-only mode, creates a stream marker, slows chat down, and plays ads,” Bee says.

From The Verge • Aug. 20, 2021

For many years, his on-stream game of choice has been “World of Warcraft.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 9, 2021

"You are now seeing other minerals, such as coal, uranium, copper, nickel coming on-stream," says Ms Mohohlo.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2014

Related Words

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