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Asian English
Out of station
Used when informing others about unavailability due to travel.
Literal Meaning
Not present in a particular location
Actual Meaning
Indian English for being away from town or office
Examples in Context

He is out of station and won't be able to attend the meeting.

I'll be out of station next week, so please send me the report via email.

He is out of station

I'll be out of station next week

She mentioned she's out of station, enjoying a short vacation with her family.

Helpful Tips
  • 1This phrase is commonly used in informal conversations, especially in workplaces, to indicate someone is not available.
  • 2Not used in British/American English
  • 3Understanding 'out of station' can help you recognize when someone is making plans or scheduling meetings around their availability.
  • 4It's okay to ask for clarification if you're unsure about someone's availability; they might not be physically present but can usually still be reached electronically.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
away
absent
out of town
on leave
not present
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