in commission

IN SERVICE, in use; working, functional, operative, up and running, in operation, in working order.

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phrasal

1. obsolete : in the exercise of an authority or the performance of an authorized or delegated act

the Moor himself … is in full commission here for Cyprus — Shakespeare

2. or into commission of an office or public trust : under the authority of a commission or commissioners (as during the abeyance of the incumbent)

to usurp to itself the executive power of the king and in effect to put the kingship into commission — S.B.Chrimes

3. of a ship : equipped, manned, and under command in readiness for active service

warships will remain in commission when not refitting

4. : in use or service or in condition for service

put the old car back in commission for a time

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(of a ship, vehicle, machine, etc.) in use or in service

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in commission (or into commission)

: able to function properly : ready for use

The Internet connection is back in commission. [=is working again]

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