in use
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'use' comes from the Old French word 'user', meaning 'to use'.
مثال
- The computer is currently in use.
- Please do not disturb, the restroom is in use.
- The phone line is in use, please try again later.
ترکیبهای رایج
Currently in use Still in use Frequently in use
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line) “her line is busy” “receptionists' telephones are always engaged” “the lavatory is in use” “kept getting a busy signal”
- currently being used “robots are in use throughout industry”