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out of use

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective out of use has 1 sense
  1. blocked, out of use - closed to traffic; "the repaving results in many blocked streets"
    Antonym: open (indirect, via closed)

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Out of Use

Description:

Out of use refers to something that is no longer being used or is no longer in operation. It can refer to anything from objects, equipment, facilities, or even certain words or phrases that have fallen out of usage.

Usage:

As an Adjective:

1. The out of use elevator in the old building was replaced with a new, modern one.
2. The ancient typewriter had been out of use for decades, serving merely as a decorative item.
3. The out of use words in Shakespearean plays may require a glossary for better understanding.

As a Verb:

1. The safety inspector deemed the faulty escalator as out of use until repairs were made.
2. Due to technological advancements, landline phones have gradually fallen out of use.
3. The decision to close down the old factory rendered many employees' skills and knowledge out of use.

As a Noun:

1. The playground had several out of use swings that needed to be replaced.
2. The museum displayed a collection of out of use farming tools from different eras.
3. The novel featured a character who found beauty in out of use objects and restored their value.

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