词汇 | out of order |
释义 | Idiom out of order Theme: RULES not following correct parliamentary procedure.I was declared out of order by the president.Ann inquired, "Isn't a motion to table the question out of order at this time?" Idiom out of order Theme: NONFUNCTIONING not operating; broken.The coffee machine is out of order. It takes your money and gives you no coffee.We will have to use the stairs. The elevator is out of order. Idiom out of order Theme: ARRANGEMENT not in the correct order.This book is out of order. Please put it in the right place on the shelf.You're out of order, John. Please get in line after Jane. Idiom out of order not working correctly.The copy machine is out of order and won't be repaired until tomorrow. out of order ⇨ out of order; bang out of orderadjective used to describe behaviour that is unacceptable UK, 1979out of order1. Not functioning properly or at all. Sorry, the vending machine is out of order. You'll have to go across the street to get a snack. 2. Contrary to or in violation of acceptable rules, conventions, or standards; improper or inappropriate. Mr. Thomson, you're out of order! If you don't rein in your behavior, I'll have you charged with contempt of court. She was definitely out of order, but she apologized to me the next day. out of order1. Lit. [of something or things] out of the proper sequence. She noticed that the books on the shelf were out of order. All these cards were alphabetized, and now they're out of order. 2. Fig. [of something] incapable of operating; [of something] broken. The elevator is out of order again. My stereo is out of order. 3. Fig. not following correct parliamentary procedure. I was declared out of order by the chair. Anne inquired, "Isn't a motion to table the question out of order at this time?" out of order1. Not functioning well, not operating properly or at all, as in The oil burner is out of order again. [Mid-1500s] 2. Unsuitable, inappropriate, as in Her comments about the management were out of order. Also see out of line, def. 1. 3. Not following parliamentary procedure, as in The chair called him out of order. out of orderCOMMON 1. A machine or device that is out of order is broken and does not work. Their phone's out of order. Inside, the lift was out of order so she took the stairs. 2. If you say that someone or their behaviour is out of order, you mean that their behaviour is unacceptable or unfair. You don't think the paper's a bit out of order in publishing it? Hey, sorry, I was a bit out of order yesterday. out of order1 not in normal sequence. 2 (of a machine) not working. 3 (of behaviour) improper or unacceptable. informalˌout of ˈorder1 (of a machine, etc.) broken or not working properly: The phone is out of order again.There was a notice on the toilet door saying ‘out of order’. 2 (British English) (American English ˌout of ˈline) (informal) (of behaviour, remarks, etc.) not acceptable in a particular situation: Your remarks were completely out of order at a meeting like that. |
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