词组 | out of commission |
释义 | Idiom out of commission Theme: NONFUNCTIONING 1. [for a ship] to be not currently in use or under command. This vessel will remain out of commission for another month.The ship has been out of commission since repairs began. 2. broken, unserviceable, or inoperable. My watch is out of commission and is running slow.I can't run in the marathon because my knees are out of commission. Idiom out of commission 1. broken or not working. The explosion put the engine out of commission. 2. not able to do the usual things. After her knee surgery, she was out of commission for about eight weeks. Usage notes: used to refer to a person who is ill or injured out of commission1. Not actively in use or service, as of a ship, airplane, etc. After nearly 50 years, the aircraft carrier was put out of commission in 1992. 2. Not in working or serviceable condition; broken or nonfunctional. Sorry, the car is out of commission at the moment. I think it needs a new spark plug. I'm going to be out of commission until my leg heals from this surgery. out of commission1. Lit. [for a ship] to be not currently in use or under command. This vessel will remain out of commission for another month. The ship has been out of commission since repairs began. 2. Fig. broken, unserviceable, or inoperable; not currently in use. My watch is out of commission and needs a new battery. I can't run in the marathon because my knees are out of commission. out of commissionNot in working order, unable to function. For example, The drawbridge is out of commission so we'll have to take the tunnel. This idiom originally referred to a ship that was laid up for repairs or held in reserve. Similarly, the antonym, in commission, referred to a ship armed and ready for action. The latter term is also used in more general contexts today, as in My car's back in commission now, so we can drive to the theater. [Late 1800s] in/out of comˈmissionavailable/not available to be used: Several of the airline’s planes are temporarily out of commission and undergoing safety checks.out of commission1. Not in active service. Used of a ship. 2. Not in use or working condition. |
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