in (good) working order/condition

idiom

: working properly

Examples of in (good) working order/condition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Motorcyclists need to check chain tension and lube, brake pads, cables and that your cooling system is in working order. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 Don’t fix what isn’t broken—and that certainly applies to appliances that are in working order. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 July 2025 Residents should only bring firearms that are in working order and place them in the trunks of their vehicles unloaded until receiving instruction from a deputy or officer, according to the news release. Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025 Take measures to protect your health before hot weather arrives, like making sure your air conditioning is in good working order. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for in (good) working order/condition

Browse Nearby Words

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“In (good) working order/condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20%28good%29%20working%20order%2Fcondition. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!