in use
в использовании
currently used
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in use with Russian translation
in use usage examples
Кухонная мойка сейчас в использовании; подождите минуту, и тогда можно будет включить посудомоечную машину.
The kitchen sink is in use; wait a moment and then you can run the dishwasher.
Котёл сейчас в использовании, поэтому горячая вода может идти медленнее, чем обычно.
The boiler is in use at the moment, so the hot water may be slower than usual.
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in use belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
in use synonyms
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Emphasizes that a machine or system is running or functioning now.
The power plant is in operation 24 hours a day.
Can mean currently in use or describe past use/second-hand; ambiguous without context.
This kettle is used every morning. / That car is used (second-hand).
Often used for equipment or services; means functioning and available for use.
The elevator is now back in service.
Refers to rooms or seats being taken by someone, not necessarily denoting functional use of equipment.
The room is occupied until Friday.
Often about people being busy or phone lines being busy; less about objects being in use.
I'm sorry, the line is engaged at the moment.
Means that a system or device is functioning and ready; may not imply active use at this exact moment.
The backup system is fully operational.
A broader term meaning functioning, engaged, or switched on; does not always mean 'being used' in the narrow sense.
Your account is active.
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How is in use different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
in use meaning: what does it mean?
currently used
in use pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
in use is pronounced as /ɪn ˈjuːs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
in use definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The kitchen sink is in use; wait a moment and then you can run the dishwasher. Translation: Кухонная мойка сейчас в использовании; подождите минуту, и тогда можно будет включить посудомоечную машину.
Is in use part of Housing and utilities vocabulary?
Yes, in use (в использовании) can be learned in the Housing and utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is in use part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, in use (в использовании) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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