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phraseA machine or device that is out of order is broken and does not work. Their phone's out of order. See full dictionary entry for orderphraseIf you say that someone or their behaviour is out of order, you mean that their behaviour is unacceptable or unfair. [informal] You don't think the paper's a bit out of order in publishing it? Synonyms: improper, wrong, unsuitable, not done More Synonyms of out of order See full dictionary entry for orderout of order in British Englishc. not following the rules or customary procedure Examples of 'out of order' in a sentenceout of order Chinese translation of 'out of order' - (= not working)
已坏(壞)停用 (yǐhuài tíngyòng) - (= in the wrong sequence)
顺(順)序颠倒 (shùnxù diāndǎo) ⇒ It's hopeless, the pages are all out of order. 全完了，所有页码顺序都颠倒了。 (Quán wán le, suǒyǒu yèmǎ shùnxù dōu diāndǎo le.)
See order Nearby words ofout of order - out of keeping with
- out of loyalty to sb
- out of necessity
- out of order
- out of place
- out of range
- out of reach
Definition not working The espresso machine is out of order. Synonyms not working ruined bust (informal) buggered (slang, mainly British) wonky (British, slang) not functioning out of commission on its last legs kaput (informal) gone haywire (informal) nonfunctional on the fritz (US, slang) gone phut (informal) Definition not following the rules or customary procedure Don't you think that remark was a bit out of order? Synonyms not done not on (informal) unfitting untoward out of turn uncalled-for not cricket (informal) indecorous Nearby words ofout of order - out of focus
- out of kilter
- out of luck
- out of order
- out of place
- out of practice
- out of print
Additional synonymsDefinition discourteous It would be most impolite to refuse a simple invitation to supper. Synonyms bad-mannered, rude, disrespectful, rough, churlish, boorish, insolent, uncouth, unrefined, loutish, ungentlemanly, ungracious, discourteous, indelicate, uncivil, unladylike, indecorous, ungallant, ill-bred, unmannerly, ill-manneredEverything was in disrepair. Synonyms out of order, broken, decayed, worn-out, decrepit, not functioning, out of commission, on the blink (slang), bust (informal), kaput (informal) Synonyms improper, rude, coarse, indecent, tasteless, unseemly, churlish, untoward, undignified, boorish, uncouth, impolite, immodest, uncivil, ill-bred, unmannerlyDefinition offensive, embarrassing, or tasteless She could not touch upon such an indelicate subject. Synonyms offensive, indecent, vulgar, low, blue, embarrassing, gross, crude, rude, obscene, coarse, improper, suggestive, tasteless, unseemly, untoward, risqué, X-rated (informal), unbecoming, off-colour, immodest, near the knuckle (informal), indecorous, barro (Australian, slang) Definition not working or functioning The mine has been inoperative since May last year. Synonyms out of action, useless, out of order, broken, broken-down, ineffective, buggered (slang, British), invalid, defective, ineffectual, unworkable, null and void, out of service, out of commission, unserviceable, hors de combat, on the fritz (US, slang), inefficacious, nonactive Definition slightly indecent off-colour jokes about nurses and baby-sitters Synonyms smutty, dirty, crude, obscene, coarse, filthy, indecent, vulgar, blue, improper, pornographic, raunchy (informal), suggestive, racy, lewd, risqué, X-rated (informal), bawdy, salacious, prurient, off colour, indelicateDefinition not working properly an old TV that's on the blink Synonyms not working (properly), faulty, defective, playing up, out of action, malfunctioning, out of order, on the fritz (US, slang) One word out of place may kill the whole peace process. Synonyms inappropriate, wrong, unsuitable, improper, misplaced, unseemly, untowardDefinition not proper or appropriate to a person or position Those involved had performed acts unbecoming of university students. Synonyms unseemly, inappropriate, unfit, offensive, improper, tasteless, discreditable, indelicate, indecorous, unbefitting Definition not according to expected standards of behaviour It would be unseemly for judges to receive pay increases. Synonyms improper, inappropriate, unsuitable, out of place, undignified, disreputable, unbecoming, unrefined, out of keeping, discreditable, indelicate, in poor taste, indecorous, unbefitting Additional synonymsDefinition not right or appropriate for a particular purpose Amy's shoes were unsuitable for walking any distance. Synonyms inappropriate, unacceptable, unfit, unfitting, out of place, improper, incompatible, ineligible, incongruous, unseemly, out of character, unsuited, unbecoming, out of keeping, unseasonable, unbefitting, inapt, infelicitous, inappositeDefinition showing lack of good taste, decency, or refinement a TV show well known for its vulgar jokes Synonyms crude, dirty, rude, low, blue, nasty, naughty, coarse, indecent, improper, suggestive, tasteless, risqué, off colour, ribald, indelicate, indecorousDefinition not intended or appropriate I'm always embarrassing myself by saying the wrong thing. Synonyms inappropriate, incorrect, unfitting, unsuitable, unhappy, not done, unacceptable, undesirable, improper, unconventional, incongruous, unseemly, unbecoming, indecorous, inapt, infelicitous, malapropos |