out of commission
phrase
1
: out of active service or use
The ferry was put out of commission because of the bad weather.
2
: out of working order
The elevator was out of commission.
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“Out of commission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20of%20commission. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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