Meaning of out of commission | Babel Free

Definitions

Not operational; not functioning properly.

Examples

“One pair of handcuffs will put both hands out of commission.”

“At the same time, the valves, pistons, motion and brakegear plus ancillary equipment is overhauled, putting the locomotive out of commission for about 26 to 30 days.”

“A traffic light was out of commission, leaving motorists to sort their way through an occasionally busy intersection.”

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