outdated
gb/ˈaʊtdˌeɪtɪd/ us/ˈaʊtdˌeɪtɪd/
B2
English
elavult, idejétmúlt, régimódi
B2
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elavult
B2
Usage pattern:
outdated [something]; [something] is outdated
The report was based on outdated data from 2018.
A jelentés 2018-ból származó elavult adatokon alapult.
Many small businesses still rely on outdated software.
Sok kisvállalkozás még mindig elavult szoftverekre támaszkodik.
The airport is replacing its outdated security equipment.
Learner examples
This map is outdated.
Ez a térkép már elavult.
Our computers are outdated.
A számítógépeink már elavultak.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse outdated with out of date; they are similar, but outdated often suggests something has been replaced by something newer.
Meaning
No longer current or useful
Collocations
outdated technology
|outdated software
|outdated information
|outdated data
|outdated equipment
|outdated system
|outdated rules
|outdated methods
|outdated website
|outdated policy
Synonyms
obsolete (stronger; suggests it is no longer used or needed)
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out of date (very close; often used for information, documents, or products)
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old-fashioned (often about style, habits, or ideas rather than technical usefulness)
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superseded (more formal; replaced by a newer version)
Antonyms
up-to-date (current and modern)
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current (valid or used now)
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modern (new or suited to the present time)
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updated (changed to include the latest information or features)
Themes
technology
|information
|business
|daily_life
Definition
too old to be useful, correct, or suitable now
No longer current, accurate, or useful because of age or because something newer has replaced it.
B2
2
idejétmúlt
B2
régimódi
B1
Usage pattern:
outdated [idea/view/style/attitude]
The company needs to move away from outdated attitudes about remote work.
A vállalatnak el kell szakadnia a távmunkával kapcsolatos idejétmúlt szemlélettől.
Some of the jokes in the film now seem outdated.
A film néhány vicce ma már idejétmúltnak hat.
The law was criticized for being based on outdated assumptions about family life.
Learner examples
His views are outdated.
A nézetei idejétmúltak.
That dress looks outdated now.
Az a ruha most már régimódinak tűnik.
Common mistake:
Outdated is usually negative; it suggests that something should change or be replaced.
Meaning
Old-fashioned or no longer acceptable
Collocations
outdated ideas
|outdated views
|outdated attitudes
|outdated stereotypes
|outdated traditions
|outdated style
|outdated design
|outdated practices
|outdated assumptions
|outdated beliefs
Synonyms
old-fashioned (less strongly critical; can sometimes be neutral or charming)
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dated (especially about style or appearance that clearly belongs to the past)
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behind the times (informal; describes a person, organization, or idea that has not kept up)
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antiquated (more formal and stronger; very old-fashioned)
Antonyms
modern (suited to the present time)
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progressive (favoring newer, more socially liberal ideas)
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contemporary (belonging to or typical of the present period)
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forward-looking (focused on new ideas and future developments)
Themes
society
|culture
|fashion
|opinions
Definition
old in a way that does not fit modern life or modern opinions
Belonging to an earlier time and no longer considered modern, fashionable, reasonable, or socially acceptable.
Grammar
Dictionary form
outdated
IPA
GB/ˈaʊtdˌeɪtɪd/
US/ˈaʊtdˌeɪtɪd/
Syllables & stress
out - dated (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (out)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: outdated
Expressions
a thing of the past
1/ə θˈɪŋ əv ðə pˈæst/
idiom
no longer existing/happening
Something that does not exist or happen anymore.
Examples
- Typewriters are now a thing of the past.
- Smoking in offices is largely a thing of the past.
a thing of the past
7/ə θˈɪŋ əv ðə pˈæst/
idiom
no longer used or present
Something people do not use or do anymore.
Examples
- For many travelers, paper boarding passes are becoming a thing of the past.
- The company hopes long checkout lines will soon be a thing of the past.
- In some offices, fixed desks are already a thing of the past.
Learner examples
- CD players are almost a thing of the past.
- With online forms, handwritten applications may become a thing of the past.
behind the times
2/bɪhˈaɪnd ðə tˈaɪmz/
idiom
not modern
Not understanding what is modern or normal now.
Examples
- The company seems behind the times when it comes to remote work.
- His views on education are really behind the times.
- A paper-only application process feels behind the times now.
Learner examples
- My school is behind the times because it still bans laptops.
- That policy is behind the times and needs to change.
old hat
1/ˈoʊld hˈæt/
idiom
informal
Old-fashioned or uninteresting
Not new or interesting anymore; old-fashioned.
Examples
- That style of music is old hat now.
- For her, these tricks are old hat.
old hat
4/ˈoʊld hˈæt/
idiom
informal
no longer novel
Not exciting anymore because people have seen it many times before.
Examples
- Virtual meetings were exciting at first, but now they feel old hat.
- That joke is old hat; everyone has heard it before.
- For teenagers, texting is old hat compared with newer social apps.
Learner examples
- The design looked modern in 2010, but it is old hat now.
- Email marketing is not old hat, but it has to be done well.
on the way out
6/ˈɔn ðə wˈeɪ ˈaʊt/
idiom
becoming obsolete
Starting to disappear or become old-fashioned.
Examples
- Cash payments are on the way out in some cities.
- The old dress code is on the way out at many companies.
- DVD players are on the way out, but some people still use them.
Learner examples
- Paper tickets are on the way out in my country.
- I think this style of phone is on the way out.
out of date
1/ˈaʊt əv dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
no longer current
Old or no longer correct or useful now.
Examples
- The information on the website is out of date.
- My passport is out of date, so I need to renew it before the trip.
- Some of the software on these computers is badly out of date.
Learner examples
- This map is out of date because the station has moved.
- The rules in the old handbook are out of date now.
out of touch
1/ˈaʊt əv tˈʌt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Lack communication or awareness
To not communicate with someone, or to not know what is happening in a situation.
Examples
- He's been out of touch since he moved abroad.
- She's out of touch with current fashion trends.
out of touch
3/ˈaʊt əv tˈʌt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
not connected with current reality
Not understanding what people think or need now.
Examples
- Many voters think the minister is out of touch with ordinary families.
- The brand lost younger customers because it became out of touch.
- He sounded out of touch when he complained that online banking was just a trend.
Learner examples
- The manager is out of touch with how busy the team is.
- Some older advertisements feel out of touch today.
past its sell-by date
5/pˈæst ˈɪts sˈɛl bˈaɪ dˈeɪt/
idiom
informal
too old to remain useful
Too old to be useful, popular, or acceptable now.
Examples
- That political slogan is past its sell-by date.
- The show was popular for years, but many critics say it is past its sell-by date.
- Their business model is past its sell-by date in the age of streaming.
Learner examples
- The old training video is past its sell-by date.
- This rule is past its sell-by date and should be reviewed.