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steady state

noun

B1CEFR level
35/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

The stable operational phase a project hands into once change is complete and normal running takes over.

Once we hit steady state, ownership passes to operations and the project team stands down.

Similar: business as usual

Topic: Project management in Business English

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