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What is another word for Out Of Order? – 133 Out Of Order Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    malfunctioning faulty broken defective inoperative unusable inactive dormant inactive nonfunctional not working kaput on the fritz out of commission in disrepair damaged impaired crippled disabled non-operational inoperable useless ineffective inefficient unproductive idle still silent quiet motionless inert paralyzed stalled stopped shut down closed blocked obstructed hindered disrupted interrupted suspended ceased halted terminated

    Meaning of Out Of Order

    The primary meaning of "Out Of Order" refers to something that is not functioning properly or is unavailable for use.

    Definitions

    • No longer working or functioning properly
    • * Not available for use because it is damaged or being repaired
    • * Not following the normal or expected procedure

    Etymology of Out Of Order

    The phrase "Out Of Order" originated in the mid-19th century, initially used to describe machinery or equipment that was not functioning correctly.
    Over time, the phrase has expanded to include a broader range of applications, such as describing a situation or process that is not proceeding as expected.

    Example Uses

    • The elevator is out of order, so we'll have to take the stairs.
    • * The payment system is out of order, please try again later.
    • * The meeting was out of order, with people talking over each other and no clear agenda.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    working functioning operational usable active running functioning effective efficient productive usable available accessible open unblocked unhindered uninterrupted ongoing continued resumed restarted restored

    Related Nouns

    machine equipment device system process procedure protocol routine practice custom tradition rule regulation law policy guideline standard norm criterion benchmark requirement

    Related Verbs

    malfunction break fail cease stop halt terminate suspend interrupt disrupt hinder obstruct block damage impair cripple disable repair fix restore replace

    Related Adjectives

    functional operational usable active running effective efficient productive available accessible open unblocked unhindered uninterrupted ongoing continued resumed restarted restored faulty defective inoperative inactive dormant