Technical Malfunctions

verb to suddenly stop working or functioning, especially of a machine or engine

• The engine conked out after running for hours without proper maintenance.
• My phone conked out right when I needed to make an important call.
• I was so tired that I just conked out on the couch as soon as I got home.
• After working non-stop for days, his creativity seemed to conk out.

noun a slang term used to describe something that is not functioning properly or is broken

• The computer system at the office is on the fritz and needs to be repaired.
• My phone has been acting on the fritz lately, I think I need to get it checked out.
• My car is on the fritz again, I swear it's always breaking down.
• His relationship with his girlfriend is on the fritz, they've been arguing a lot lately.

noun a state of disorder or disarray

preposition indicating that something is not functioning properly or correctly

• The printer is out of order and needs to be fixed by the IT department.
• Sorry, the coffee machine is out of order so you'll have to go to a different floor for a cup.
• The elevator is out of order again, looks like we're taking the stairs.
• Her emotions were out of order after receiving the bad news.

verb to exhaust or tire out

adverb in a manner that indicates exhaustion or fatigue

• The machine started to poop out after running for several hours.
• My phone keeps pooping out on me at the worst times.
• I can't believe my car just pooped out on the highway.
• His enthusiasm for the project began to poop out as the deadline approached.