Out of order Meaning in English
expression
OWT-uhv-OR-der
OWT-ov-AW-duh
Definition
Describes something that is not working or not in its usual functioning condition, especially machines or systems. Can also mean not following normal rules or procedure.
Usage & Nuances
Most common on signs for broken machines (like 'The elevator is out of order'). Also used more formally to describe inappropriate speech or actions. Don’t confuse with 'out of stock' (item unavailable).
Spanish: fuera de servicio - fuera de funcionamientoPortuguese (BR): fora de serviço - quebradoPortuguese (PT): fora de serviço - avariadoChinese (Simplified): 故障 - 失灵Chinese (Traditional): 故障 - 失靈Hindi: खराब - सेवा से बाहरArabic: خارج عن الخدمة - معطلBengali: নিষ্ক্রিয় - কাজ করছে না - নিয়মবহির্ভূতRussian: не работает - вышел из строя - неправомерноJapanese: 故障中 - 使用できません - 不適切Vietnamese: hỏng - không hoạt động - không đúng quy tắcKorean: 고장이다 - 이용 불가 - 부적절하다Turkish: arızalı - çalışmıyor - kurallara aykırıUrdu: خراب - غیر فعال - قواعد کے خلافIndonesian: rusak - tidak berfungsi - tidak sesuai aturan
Example Sentences
The elevator is out of order.
basic
Sorry, the phone is out of order.
basic
This vending machine is out of order.
basic
Sorry, the restroom is out of order right now.
natural
His comments during the meeting were really out of order.
natural
Don't try to use the copier—it's out of order again.
natural