Up and running Meaning in English
expression
ˈəp/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɹənɪŋ
UHP-uhnd RUHN-ing
ˈʌp/ /ˈænd/ /ɹˈʌnɪŋ
UP-and RUN-ing
Definition
Something is 'up and running' when it is working properly, especially after being set up, fixed, or started again.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and commonly used in business, tech, and everyday speech to describe systems, services, devices, or projects. Often follows something being fixed or started. Not used literally for people.
Spanish: en funcionamiento - operativoPortuguese (BR): funcionando - em operaçãoPortuguese (PT): a funcionar - operacionalChinese (Simplified): 正在运行 - 正常运作Chinese (Traditional): 正在運行 - 正常運作Hindi: चालू और चल रहाArabic: يعمل ويشتغلBengali: চলমান - সচলRussian: работает - запущенJapanese: 稼働中 - 動いているVietnamese: hoạt động - chạy ổn địnhKorean: 정상 작동 중 - 가동 중Turkish: çalışır durumdaUrdu: چالو - مکمل طور پر فعالIndonesian: berjalan - berjalan dengan baik
Example Sentences
The new computer is up and running now.
basic
We finally got the machine up and running after the repair.
basic
The website will be up and running tomorrow morning.
basic
It took a while, but the system is up and running again.
natural
Let me know when everything is up and running so I can test it.
natural
The app wasn't working earlier, but now it's up and running perfectly.
natural