up and running
operational, in operation
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The new website is finally up and running.”
“After the power outage, the technicians worked all night to get the servers back up and running.”
“Once the software update was complete, the entire network was up and running, allowing the staff to resume their urgent tasks without further delay.”
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hit the ground running
To begin an activity immediately and with full commitment.
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make the running
To have a leading or influential position in a field or activity; to be more active than others.
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off and running
Launched or launching vigorously into a course of action.
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running start
An initial advantage at the beginning of some action or pursuit; a head start.
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take up the running
To proceed at full speed.
Last updated August 10, 2026