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in working order

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in working order

Of a machine, functional; not broken. I just picked up my car from the shop, and it's in working order again, thank goodness! The TV was acting up earlier, but it's been in working order ever since I smacked it. For such an old piece of equipment, it seems to be in working order, amazingly.
See also: order, working
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in (full/good) working ˈorder

(also in running ˈorder) (of a machine) in good condition; working well: For Sale: Fridge in good working order, £60.
See also: order, working
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