"on stream" meaning in English

See on stream in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: onstream [alternative]
Rhymes: -iːm Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} on stream (not comparable)
  1. In or into operation or production. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-on_stream-en-adv-k6-f-So7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "2021 October 6, Greg Morse, “A need for speed and the drive for 125”, in RAIL, number 941, page 53:",
          "text": "HSTs continued to provide sterling service during these years, so much so that when Virgin and Midland Mainline brought their new wave of high-speed diesel electric multiple units [...] on stream, many preferred the ride and comfort of the vanquished to the ride and comfort of the vanquisher.",
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        "In or into operation or production."
      ],
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        "Rhymes:English/iːm/2 syllables"
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