outdated
gb/ˈaʊtdˌeɪtɪd/ us/ˈaʊtdˌeɪtɪd/
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adjective
B2
property
1
No longer current or useful
too old to be useful, correct, or suitable now
Patrón de uso:
outdated [something]; [something] is outdated
Error frecuente:
Do not confuse outdated with out of date; they are similar, but outdated often suggests something has been replaced by something newer.
Sinónimos
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out of date (very close; often used for information, documents, or products)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superseded (more formal; replaced by a newer version)
Antónimos
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)
Colocaciones
outdated technology
|outdated software
|outdated information
|outdated data
|outdated equipment
|outdated system
|outdated rules
|outdated methods
|outdated website
|outdated policy
Temas
technology
|information
|business
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- The report was based on outdated data from 2018.
- Many small businesses still rely on outdated software.
- The airport is replacing its outdated security equipment.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This map is outdated.
- Our computers are outdated.
adjective
B2
property
2
Old-fashioned or no longer acceptable
old in a way that does not fit modern life or modern opinions
Patrón de uso:
outdated [idea/view/style/attitude]
Error frecuente:
Outdated is usually negative; it suggests that something should change or be replaced.
Sinónimos
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)
Antónimos
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)
Colocaciones
outdated ideas
|outdated views
|outdated attitudes
|outdated stereotypes
|outdated traditions
|outdated style
|outdated design
|outdated practices
|outdated assumptions
|outdated beliefs
Temas
society
|culture
|fashion
|opinions
Ejemplos
- The company needs to move away from outdated attitudes about remote work.
- Some of the jokes in the film now seem outdated.
- The law was criticized for being based on outdated assumptions about family life.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- His views are outdated.
- That dress looks outdated now.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
outdated
AFI
GB/ˈaʊtdˌeɪtɪd/
US/ˈaʊtdˌeɪtɪd/
Sílabas y acento
out - dated (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (out)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: outdated
Expresiones
a thing of the past
1/ə θˈɪŋ əv ðə pˈæst/
idiom
no longer existing/happening
Something that does not exist or happen anymore.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
behind the times
2/bɪhˈaɪnd ðə tˈaɪmz/
idiom
not modern
Not understanding what is modern or normal now.
Ejemplos
- 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.
old hat
1/ˈoʊld hˈæt/
idiom
informal
Old-fashioned or uninteresting
Not new or interesting anymore; old-fashioned.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
on the way out
6/ˈɔn ðə wˈeɪ ˈaʊt/
idiom
becoming obsolete
Starting to disappear or become old-fashioned.
Ejemplos
- 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.
out of date
1/ˈaʊt əv dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
no longer current
Old or no longer correct or useful now.
Ejemplos
- 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.
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.