Out of circulation Meaning in English
expression
释义
Not being used, available, or active anymore. It can refer to something like money or someone who is not socially active or not taking part in usual activities.
用法与细微差别
Often used for money (coins, bills) no longer valid, but also for people temporarily avoiding social contact or for things withdrawn from use. Informal; 'out of circulation' about a person can mean unavailable (e.g., in a relationship, ill, or busy). Not the same as 'out of stock' (products) or 'out of order' (machines).
例句
These coins are out of circulation now.
basic
He has been out of circulation since his surgery.
basic
This book was out of circulation for years.
basic
Sorry, I'm kind of out of circulation these days—too much work!
natural
After their breakup, she wanted to stay out of circulation for a while.
natural
That model of phone has been out of circulation since last year.
natural