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throw out of kilter

/θrəʊ aʊt əv ˈkɪltər/

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/θrəʊ aʊt əv ˈkɪltər/C1informal
  • ruВызвать дисбаланс, беспорядок или нарушение нормальной работы чего-либо; нарушить нормальное функционирование или согласованность системы, процесса или ситуации.

To cause something to be unbalanced, disordered, or not working properly; to disrupt the normal functioning or alignment of a system, process, or situation.

  1. Disrupt or unbalanceC1informal

    To cause something to be out of proper order, balance, or alignment.

    ruВывести из строя

    • The sudden power outage threw the entire schedule out of kilter.
    • His unexpected resignation threw the team's plans out of kilter.
    • The storm threw the ship's navigation system out of kilter.