out of commission

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Adjective out of commission has 1 sense

out of commission - not available for service
Antonyms: in commission, in service, in condition

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Out of Commission

Part of Speech: Idiom

Senses:

Sense 1: Temporarily unavailable or not functioning

Example Sentence 1: The elevator is out of commission, so we have to use the stairs.
Example Sentence 2: Due to a technical glitch, the website was out of commission for a few hours.

Sense 2: Unable to work or participate actively

Example Sentence 1: I can't go hiking this weekend because my ankle is out of commission.
Example Sentence 2: The top athlete was out of commission for several months due to a severe injury.

Usage: The phrase "out of commission" is often used to describe something that is temporarily unavailable, non-functioning or a person who is unable to work or participate actively.

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