be out of use
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To be unable to be used at the moment, as of something that needs to be fixed. The elevator is out of use right now, so you'll have to take the stairs.
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be in/out of ˈuse
be/not be being used: We’ll have to find a classroom that’s not in use. ♢ The road’s out of use while it’s being repaired.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017