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DictionarySeeactionout of action
out of action1. Unable to do one's normal activities due to being ill or injured. I was out of action there for a while, but I'm feeling much better after my hospital stay. Our new defenseman has a broken leg, so he'll be out of action for months.2. Of a machine, not working at all, or malfunctioning in some way. Our washer is out of action, so I'm on my way to the laundromat. Mom called the repairman because our dishwasher is out of action again.See also: action, of, outout of actionnot operating temporarily; not functioning normally. The pitcher was out of action for a month because of an injury. I will be out of action for a while.See also: action, of, outout of ˈaction not working or operating as normal because of illness, injury, damage, etc: Jane’s broken leg will put her out of action for a while. ♢ He can’t give you a lift today — his car’s out of action.See also: action, of, outAcronymsSeeoverall |