out of commission
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1
as in down
not being in working order
The stove is out of commission right now, so we'll have to cook on the grill.
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as in off
not being in a state of use, activity, or employment
Part of the hotel is being renovated and is temporarily out of commission.
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“Out of commission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out%20of%20commission. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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