off-the-shelf

• Qualifie des produits, notamment des logiciels ou des marchandises, qui sont disponibles immédiatement à l'achat et à l'utilisation, plutôt que fabriqués sur mesure ou commandés spécialement.

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.

   prêt-à-l'emploi

   • 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.

   Synonymesoff-the-pegprepackagedready-madestandardstock

   Antonymesbespokecustomcustom-mademade-to-ordertailor-made