Meanings
How to pronounce "out of order":
AU
Out of normal sequence.
Example: "You've got my index cards out of order again."
Not functioning properly.
Example: "The lift is always out of order."
Inappropriate or unsuitable.
Example: "I suppose my remarks about his wife were out of order."
Not in order: not according with with the procedural rules governing formal meetings of a deliberative body.
Example Sentences
1
The elevator is out of order, so we have to take the stairs.
2
I'm sorry, but the ice cream machine is currently out of order.
3
The printer in the office is out of order, so we can't print any documents.
4
I tried to use the self-checkout at the grocery store, but it was out of order.
5
The ATM is out of order, so I had to find another one to withdraw cash.
