ALL meanings of out of order
out of or·der
O o - idioms out of order call to order, to begin (a meeting): The meeting was called to order at 3 o'clock. 1
- idioms out of order in order, fitting; appropriate: It appears that an apology is in order. in a state of proper arrangement, preparation, or readiness: Everything is in order for the departure. correct according to the rules of parliamentary procedure: Questions from the floor are now in order. 1
- idioms out of order in order that, so that; to the end that: We ought to leave early in order that we may not miss the train. 1
- idioms out of order in order to, as a means to; with the purpose of: She worked summers in order to save money for college. 1
- idioms out of order in short order, with promptness or speed; rapidly: The merchandise arrived in short order. 1
- idioms out of order on order, ordered but not yet received: We're out of stock in that item, but it's on order. 1
- idioms out of order on the order of, resembling to some extent; like: I would like a dress on the order of the one in the window. approximately; about: On the order of 100,000 people attended the rally. 1
- idioms out of order out of order, inappropriate; unsuitable: His remark was certainly out of order. not operating properly; in disrepair: The air conditioner is out of order again. incorrect according to the rules of parliamentary procedure: The chairwoman told him that he was out of order. 1
- idioms out of order to order, according to one's individual requirements or instructions: a suit made to order; carpeting cut to order. 1
- phrase out of order A machine or device that is out of order is broken and does not work. 0
- phrase out of order If you say that someone or their behaviour is out of order, you mean that their behaviour is unacceptable or unfair. 0
- noun out of order not in sequence 0
- noun out of order not working 0
- noun out of order not following the rules or customary procedure 0