be in/out of use
be in use
To be currently occupied or utilized. The shower is in use so you'll have wait for now.
See also: use
be out of use
To be unable to be used at the moment, as of something that needs to be fixed. The elevator is out of use right now, so you'll have to take the stairs.
See also: of, out, use
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be in/out of ˈuse
be/not be being used: We’ll have to find a classroom that’s not in use. The road’s out of use while it’s being repaired.See also: of, out, use
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be in use
- in use
- shower down
- shower on
- shower (someone or something) with (something)
- shower (something) on (someone or something)
- take a shower
- shower (something) upon (someone or something)
- have a shower
- rain closet