Was out of action In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "was out of action", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-06-02 05:06

Meaning of Was out of action (redirected from be out of action )

Be out of action phrase

 To be unable to do one's usual activities owing to illness or injury.

Jack has been out of action for several weeks because of tearing a tendon.

Her knee injury will put her out of action for at least 6 months.

A machine that is either not working at all or is malfunctioning in some way.

This computer is out of action again. I think we should buy a new one.

The elevator is out of action, so people have to use the stairs.

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Grammar and Usage of Be out of action

Verb Forms

  • to be out of action
  • am/is/are out of action
  • was/were out of action
The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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