out of commission
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.89 in modern English
24
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
prep_phrase
Not operational; not functioning properly.
Example Sentences
- "One pair of handcuffs will put both hands out of commission."
- "At the same time, the valves, pistons, motion and brakegear plus ancillary equipment is overhauled, putting the locomotive out of commission for about 26 to 30 days."
- "A traffic light was out of commission, leaving motorists to sort their way through an occasionally busy intersection."