out of service

out of service

Not available to be used, especially due to malfunction. Typically said of things used by the public. Sorry, the elevator is currently out of service—please use the stairs. I was really looking forward to the movie, but the theater's projector was out of service.
See also: of, out, service
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

out of service

inoperable; not currently operating. Both elevators had been put out of service, so I had to use the stairs. The washroom is temporarily out of service.
See also: of, out, service
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • (Is) that everything?
  • come in
  • come in a certain position
  • come on in
  • (Is) this taken?
  • be (flat) on (one's) back
  • a little goes a long way
  • by half
  • damn well
  • Caturday