working order

noun

1. the condition of a mechanism when it is functioning properly.

   a stove in working order.

Word History and Origins

Origin of working order¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Today, that responsibility falls largely to Wright and her team, who coordinate with New York City authorities to put on the parade and get the streets back in working order.

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To Penelope he added, “I found your friend Faucet, too, while I was searching the woods. He’s bruised from a rough landing but in good working order otherwise.”

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By the time the crew got the truck in working order and made their escape, the dark of night had already set in.

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A recent industry study led by ChargerHelp, a charging operations and maintenance company, found only 71% of charging attempts succeed on the first try, even though more than 90% of stations report being in working order, according to Chief Executive Kameale Terry.

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A helmet camera, which she had previously used while carrying out jumps, was not used on the day of her death and all her equipment was in working order.

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