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hors service

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Definition: out of order

Cet appareil est hors service - This device is out of order.

Abbreviation: HS

Related: hors (preposition) - except for, apart from; hormis (literary preposition) - but, save for

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Pronunciation: [uhr sehr vees]Audio Link

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