in use

• عبارة تشير إلى أن شيئًا ما مشغول الآن أو قيد الاستعمال أو يعمل، وبالتالي غير متاح للاستخدام من قبل الآخرين.

A phrase indicating that something is currently being occupied, utilized, or operated, and therefore not available for others to use.

1. Currently being utilizedB1formal

   Describes something that is being used or occupied at the present moment.

   قيد الاستخدام

   • The bathroom is in use right now.
   • All the computers in the lab are currently in use.
   • The conference room is in use until 3 PM.

2. Active or operationalB1formal

   Describes a system, device, or feature that is currently active or functioning.

   قيد الاستخدام

   • The new software is now in use across the entire company.
   • This method has been in use for decades.
   • The emergency generator is in use during the power outage.