Meaning of the word "out of commission" in English

What does "out of commission" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

out of commission

US /aʊt əv kəˈmɪʃən/
UK /aʊt əv kəˈmɪʃən/

Idiom

not working or not available for use

Example:
The old washing machine has been out of commission for weeks.
Our main server went out of commission after the power outage.