be on stream

be on stream

To be functional. Primarily heard in UK. If the boss approves this initiative, it could be on stream as early as next month. I'm starving, so please tell me the vending machine is on stream by now. The power's out, so I can't work on the dress until sewing machine is on stream again.

See also: on, stream

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be/come on ˈstream

(of a factory, machine etc.) be/start working or operating: The new printing machines come on stream in March. ♢ We’re waiting for the new software to come on stream; it will make our jobs much easier.

See also: come, on, stream

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