out of routine
/aʊt əv ruːˈtiːn/phrase★Intermediate— not following a usual schedule
informal
Not following one's usual or regular schedule or habits
Working from home put me completely out of routine.
Working from home disrupted my usual daily schedule.
The pandemic left many people out of routine.
The pandemic caused many people to lose their normal daily patterns.
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Often used to describe a temporary disruption in one's usual activities or habits.
Collocations
get out of routineto stop following a usual schedulefall out of routineto lose one's usual habits or schedule
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is often used to describe a temporary disruption in one's usual activities or habits.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 'out of' (not in) and 'routine' (a regular pattern or sequence of actions).
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to describe a temporary loss of one's usual habits or schedule, often due to travel, illness, or other disruptions.
Word Breakdown
out of
not in or part of
phraseroutine
a regular pattern or sequence of actions
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