off-the-shelf

• Beschreibt Produkte, besonders Software oder Waren, die sofort zum Kauf und zur Nutzung verfügbar sind, anstatt individuell angefertigt oder nach speziellen Anforderungen hergestellt zu werden.

Describes products, especially software or goods, that are available for immediate purchase and use, rather than being custom-made or specially ordered.

1. Standard and ready-madeB2formal

   Describes items, especially clothing or software, that are mass-produced in standard sizes and available for immediate purchase from stock, rather than being custom-made.

   Von der Stange

   • He bought an off-the-shelf suit for the interview.
   • The company uses off-the-shelf software for its accounting needs.
   • Off-the-shelf components are often cheaper than custom parts.

   Synonymeoff-the-pegprepackagedready-madestandardstock

   Antonymebespokecustomcustom-mademade-to-ordertailor-made