CEFR C1

disuse

noun

Meaning

A state of no longer being used or practiced.

Examples

The abandoned factory has fallen into disuse since the company moved its operations overseas.
Long periods of disuse can cause the mechanical parts of a vintage car to seize up.

Synonyms: neglect, abandonment, obsolescence, desuetude

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disuse (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈjuːs/

Definition

A state of no longer being used or practiced.

Examples

The abandoned factory has fallen into disuse since the company moved its operations overseas.
Long periods of disuse can cause the mechanical parts of a vintage car to seize up.
The ancient language eventually faded into disuse as the younger generation adopted a more common dialect.

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