In harness Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhɑɹnəs/, /ˈhɑɹnɪs
in HAR-nis
ˈɪn/ /hˈɑːnɪs
in HAH-nis
Definition
'In harness' means being back at work after a break, or doing your usual tasks and routines again.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in British English, slightly formal or idiomatic. Most often refers to returning to work after illness, vacation, or absence. Also can mean being 'back to business as usual.' Not related to literal harness (equipment for animals).
Spanish: trabajando - en la rutina habitualPortuguese (BR): trabalhando - na rotinaPortuguese (PT): a trabalhar - na rotinaChinese (Simplified): 在工作状态 - 在常规中Chinese (Traditional): 在工作狀態 - 在常規中Hindi: काम पर लौटना - रोज़मर्रा की दिनचर्या मेंArabic: يعود إلى العمل - في الروتين المعتادBengali: কর্মে ফেরার - স্বাভাবিক কাজেRussian: за работой - в обычном режимеJapanese: 職場に戻って - 日常業務に戻ってVietnamese: quay lại làm việc - trở lại nhịp sống thường ngàyKorean: 근무 중 - 일상으로 돌아가Turkish: iş başında - günlük rutine dönmekUrdu: کام پر واپس آنا - معمول کی حالت میںIndonesian: kembali bekerja - ke rutinitas biasa
Example Sentences
After his holiday, Paul was back in harness at the office.
basic
It was hard to get back in harness after being sick.
basic
Teachers are in harness again as the new term starts.
basic
Give me a few days off and I'll be back in harness before you know it.
natural
It always feels strange getting back in harness after a long trip.
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Sam looked relieved to be in harness with his team again.
natural