out of order

/ˌaʊtəv ˈɔːdə/

/ˌaʊɾəv ˈɔːɹdɚ/

out of order

(of a machine, equipment, or device) not working correctly and needing repair or maintenance to function properly

(of remarks or actions) in a way that is unacceptable under the rules and principles

Examples

1. They started for the elevator to go up to their office, but it was out of order.

2. The ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is out of order.

3. The whole trial is out of order.

4. "This whole trial is out of order."