out of phase

Also, out of sync. In an unsynchronized or uncorrelated way. For example, Inventory control and shipping are out of phase, so we can't rely on their figures, or The lights are out of sync and keep flashing at random. For dates, see the antonym in phase.

Words nearby out of phase

out of one's mind, out of one's shell, out of one's system, out of one's way, out of order, out of phase, out of place, out of pocket, out of practice, out of print, out of proportion

Example sentences from the Web for out of phase

  • The search for the out-of-phase external field tubes had to be dropped while the more dangerous flaw was tackled.

    Unwise Child |Gordon Randall Garrett