out of order Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition phrase. 1 not functioning well; not operating properly or at all; 2 unsuitable inappropriate; 3 not following parliamentary procedure Example Sentence The machine is out of order. Spelled as three words. Synonyms not working ; broken; on the fritz Antonyms working Hear It! Say It! Write It! out of order Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: