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Teal lime Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
Out of order or broken
Which of the following is or are correct?
The lift/elevator is out of order or is broken
The fridge/washing machine is out of order or is broken
Thank you
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They all make sense. g. on a lift, "out of order" would be the norm.
- They all make sense.
- g.
- on a lift, "out of order" would be the norm.
- When talking about an appliance in one's home, "out of order" might sound a little highfalutin.
- "elevator" is AmE; "lift" is BrE.
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They all make sense. For an official or formal notice, e.g. on a lift, "out of order" would be the norm. When talking about an appliance in one's home, "out of order" might sound a little highfalutin.
"elevator" is AmE; "lift" is BrE.
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out of order This term usually is used for devices that are used by the public, or by many different people.
For devices in my home, I usually say It's not working. I rarely say It's broken.
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