lost in action

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Definition of lost in action in English English dictionary

Rejected, nullified, incapacitated, or rendered unavailable

The President will continue to push for his legislation, but White House officials recognize that, with the election approaching, it won't get any easier.

Destroyed during military combat

Summing up the furious October 22-27 battle in the longest Naval communique of the war, the department identified six American ships lost in action.

Killed during military combat

Kouchner's comments came after another French marine was killed bringing to 29 the number of French forces lost in action.

Hyphenation

lost in ac·tion

Turkish pronunciation

lôst în äkşın

Pronunciation

/ˈlôst ən ˈaksʜən/ /ˈlɔːst ɪn ˈækʃən/