out of play

• Expression signifiant que quelque chose n'est plus actif, ne participe plus ou n'est plus disponible pour considération ; souvent utilisée dans le sport pour décrire un ballon sorti de la zone de jeu, ou au sens figuré pour indiquer que quelque chose n'est pas pertinent ou n'est pas utilisé à un moment donné.

A phrase meaning no longer active, involved, or available for consideration; often used in sports to describe a ball that has gone outside the playing area, or figuratively to indicate something is not currently relevant or in use.

1. Outside the playing areaB1formal

   In sports, referring to the ball or a player being outside the designated boundaries of the field or court, resulting in a stoppage of play.

   hors du jeu

   • The referee blew the whistle because the ball went out of play.
   • The player stepped out of play, so the goal was disallowed.
   • When the ball is out of play, the game stops.

2. Not active or involvedB2informal

   In a general sense, being inactive, not participating, or not currently in use.

   hors jeu

   • After his injury, he was out of play for the rest of the season.
   • The old equipment is out of play and stored in the basement.
   • She felt out of play during the discussion because she didn't know the topic.