put out of commission

Before the station was put out of commission, Haskett, said the department tried to keep response times to about two to three minutes.

"Fordo's greater depth protects the facility against bunker-busters, but not against sabotage," says Mark Fitzpatrick, "and it could be put out of commission for a period of months by blasting its entryways and airshafts".

Fire engines were put out of commission for months.

Millers Ferry is not exactly a small volunteer fire department, but it’s still a major loss when three trucks are put out of commission in one incident.

The finish came when the referee was put out of commission when Asuka accidentally spewed green mist in his face.