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in-service

in-service

12 3.7
A machine used now in regular service, for example a bus
  • adjective
  • /ɪnˈsɜrvɪs/
translation icon : en servicio
  • You have reached a number that has been disconnected or is no longer in service.
  • in-service training
  • in-service program
  • in-service days

Examples

  • The number you have reached is not in service at this time.

  • This train, originating from New York's Grand Central Station, is back in service!

    The Ice Storm (1997)

  • The number you have reached is not in service at this time.

    Thirteen (2003)

  • And the phone at the club is no longer in service.

    The Perfect Host (2010)

  • Sorry space rangers, this ride is no longer in service.

    Escape from Tomorrow (2013)

  • The existing generator had been in service for more than two decades.

    Academic text (1997)

  • You have reached a number that has been disconnected or is no longer in service.

    Pet Sematary II (1992)

  • There are still a few 707s in service, not to mention several hundred KC-135s.

    Academic text (2003)

  • By 1890, there were some 100,000 boilers in service in the United States.

    Academic text (2006)

  • We're sorry, the number you have dialed is not in service at this time.

Synonyms

operational
vsin-service
102 4.1

Working and ready to use, for example machines or systems

is specifically used in regular scheduled service rather than just being ready
up and running
vsin-service
97 3.7

Working properly after it is started or fixed

is used continuously as part of regular service rather than only after a start
in use
vsin-service
49 1.0

Taken by someone so it is not free or available

is part of regular service and not merely temporarily occupied
in operation
vsin-service
24 3.2

Working now and serving its purpose

is part of regular service and used on a routine schedule
operating
vsin-service
3.9

Working or being used now

is used regularly as part of scheduled service rather than merely relating to a process

Antonyms

out of service
15 3.5

Not working or available to use, often for a short time

How Operational

combat-ready
  • Specialized
4 5.3
in-service
12 3.7
operational
56 4.3
inactive
11 2.5

Surface Forms

in-service positive

Morphology

in-service = service (semi-transparent) = in + service

The expression suggests something being in active service, but the specialized operational sense for equipment or systems is a conventional extension. [Postprocessing: moved 'in' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

In-service comes from in- 'in' and service 'regular use or work', so if a machine or vehicle is in-service it is currently operating and being used as part of normal work.