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Meaning of out of gear | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. With gears not engaged; idle.
  2. Out of control; in disarray.

Examples

“The work⟳ went on, until the noon-bell rang. More clattering upon the pavements. The looms, and wheels, and Hands all out of gear for an hour.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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