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in operation

[ɪn ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən]
adverbial phrase
em operação
1. Currently functioning or working; actively engaged in business or service
The new factory is now in operation.
A nova fábrica agora está em operação.
2. In the process of being executed or implemented
Several safety measures are in operation to protect workers.
Várias medidas de segurança estão em operação para proteger os trabalhadores.
3. Having legal or official effect
The new law came into operation last month.
A nova lei entrou em operação no mês passado.
Synonyms
in actionfunctioningrunningactiveworkingoperational
Antonyms
out of operationclosedinactivesuspendeddefunct

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
em operação
Most common usage
General Brazilian
em funcionamento
Alternative common form
Portugal
em operação
Standard usage
Portugal
em funcionamento
Also commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

come into operation
put into operation
go into operation
cease operation
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