How to Pronounce "out of action"
expression
OWT-uhv-AK-shun
OWT-ov-AK-shun
Definition
If someone or something is out of action, they are not working, available, or able to be used, usually because of damage, injury, or a problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈækʃən
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈækʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-AK-shun
UK
OWT-ov-AK-shun
Listen in Context
The washing machine is out of action again.
After his injury, he was out of action for two weeks.
The elevator is out of action right now.
Sorry, my phone's out of action until I get it fixed.