(In later use perhaps influenced by sense 9d.) out of play: not in operation or effect, inactive; (formerly also) †unoccupied, out of employment…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > inaction > idleness, lack of occupation or activity > unoccupied [phrase] (4) out of play1661 (In later use perhaps influenced by sense 9d.) out of play: not in operation or effect, inactive; (formerly also) †unoccupied, out of employment… at libertya1690 Available; unoccupied. In later use: spec. (of an actor or performer) out of work; available for employment. in dry dock1927 in dry dock (figurative): inactive, unemployed; in quarantine; in hospital. colloquial. Subcategories:— to pass the time (1) |
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