What is another word for were in commission?
Pronunciation: [wɜːɹ ɪn kəmˈɪʃən] (IPA) 
The term "were in commission" can be expressed using a range of synonyms, depending on the context. For example, you could say that a ship was "in service", "operational", or "active". Similarly, an aircraft might be described as "flying", "in operation", or "on duty". Military equipment such as tanks and artillery could be said to be "deployed", "stationed", or simply "in use". Likewise, a factory or plant that is functioning properly could be described as "operating", "in production", or "processing". Essentially, any equipment, machinery, or facility that is performing its intended function could be described as "in commission" using a variety of synonymous phrases and terms.
