Out of action
phrase
Not working or not able to work.
The printer is currently out of action, please use the backup one.
Often appears as...
- printer is out of action
- machine is out of action
phrase
Unable to take part in an activity or do a job because of sickness or injury.
After the injury, he was out of action for six months.
Often appears as...
- out of action for weeks
- player is out of action
phrase
No longer in a state of conflict or war.
After the treaty was signed, the troops were out of action.
Often appears as...
- troops are out of action
- forces are out of action
phrase
Not working or not able to work.
The printer is currently out of action, please use the backup one.
Often appears as...
- printer is out of action
- machine is out of action
phrase
Unable to take part in an activity or do a job because of sickness or injury.
After the injury, he was out of action for six months.
Often appears as...
- out of action for weeks
- player is out of action
phrase
No longer in a state of conflict or war.
After the treaty was signed, the troops were out of action.
Often appears as...
- troops are out of action
- forces are out of action
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Technical Issues
Often used to indicate when equipment or machinery is not functioning and under repair.
Due to a power surge, our systems are out of action for the day.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary State
Implies the object will be fixed and back in use eventually, not permanently unusable.
The elevator is out of action, but should be operational next week.
Pro Tip 1/2Technical Issues
Often used to indicate when equipment or machinery is not functioning and under repair.
Due to a power surge, our systems are out of action for the day.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary State
Implies the object will be fixed and back in use eventually, not permanently unusable.
The elevator is out of action, but should be operational next week.
Pro Tip 1/2Technical Issues
Often used to indicate when equipment or machinery is not functioning and under repair.
Due to a power surge, our systems are out of action for the day.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary State
Implies the object will be fixed and back in use eventually, not permanently unusable.
The elevator is out of action, but should be operational next week.
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