in commission
in commission
1. In service; in functional operating order. After three weeks in the shop, my car is finally in commission again.
2. Of a Navy vessel, manned, armed, and in condition for active service. Also phrased as "into commission." The new capital ship went into commission this Friday after a ceremonial launch. The cruiser is the oldest vessel still in commission in the entire Navy's fleet.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in commission
see under out of commission.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in/out of comˈmission
available/not available to be used: Several of the airline’s planes are temporarily out of commission and undergoing safety checks.See also: commission, of, out
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
in commission
1. In active service. Used of a ship.
2. In use or in usable condition.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- commission
- in/out of commission
- in working order
- patch up
- weaker vessel
- bring (something) into service
- bring into service
- put (something) in service
- put in service
- wear well