outoforder
adjectiveUK /ˌaʊt əv ˈɔːdə/
US /ˌaʊt əv ˈɔːrdər/
Something that is out of order is broken and not working.
The elevator is out of order, so we have to use the stairs.
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2. Not arranged in the correct or usual way.
The books on the shelf were out of order.
3. Not allowed or not acceptable in a situation.
Shouting in the library is out of order.
4. Not following the planned sequence.
The speaker was out of order and went before the first presenter.