be in use

be in use

To be currently occupied or utilized. The shower is in use so you'll have wait for now.
See also: use
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be in/out of ˈuse

be/not be being used: We’ll have to find a classroom that’s not in use. The road’s out of use while it’s being repaired.
See also: of, out, use
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • (Have you) been OK?
  • golden shower
  • pillow-biter
  • out of one's
  • (I've) got to go
  • #dead
  • save someone's skin
  • (something) blows