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out-of-order

UKUS

Definitions

adj.

Not working properly; broken

发生故障的,坏了的

adj.

Not in the correct sequence

次序混乱的,顺序错了的

Root Breakdown

Native English
out-of-connector
+
orderorder, rank, arrangement; to arrange or command
=out-of-order

Literally 'out of order' — out of its proper working state (so broken), or out of its proper sequence (so jumbled).

Root order still carries 34 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.out-of-order sign故障标志
  • 2.out-of-order machine坏掉的机器

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The elevator is out-of-order, so please use the stairs.

  • 2.

    The pages of the manuscript were out-of-order.

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