Out Of Commission

Pronunciation: /aʊt ʌv kəˈmɪʃən/

Definitions of out of commission

noun a state of being not in working order or unavailable for use

Example Sentences

A1 The car is out of commission.

A2 My phone is out of commission until I get it fixed.

B1 The elevator is out of commission, so we'll have to take the stairs.

B2 The printer is out of commission, so we'll have to find another way to print the documents.

C1 The main computer server is out of commission, causing a delay in processing data.

C2 The entire subway system is out of commission due to a major technical failure.

Examples of out of commission in a Sentence

formal The machinery has been deemed out of commission and needs immediate repair.

informal Sorry, but the printer is out of commission right now.

slang My phone is out of commission until I can get it fixed.

figurative After the long hike, my legs were out of commission for the rest of the day.

Grammatical Forms of out of commission

• past tense: went out of commission
• plural: out of commissions
• comparative: more out of commission
• superlative: most out of commission
• present tense: is out of commission
• future tense: will be out of commission
• perfect tense: has been out of commission
• continuous tense: is being out of commission
• singular: out of commission
• positive degree: out of commission
• infinitive: to go out of commission
• gerund: going out of commission
• participle: out of commissioning

Origin and Evolution of out of commission

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'out of commission' is believed to have originated in the military, referring to a ship or equipment that is temporarily unavailable for use due to maintenance or repairs.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'out of commission' has expanded beyond military usage to refer to anything that is temporarily unavailable or not functioning properly.