Definition of Lost in action

1. Adjective. (euphemistic of a military serviceperson) Killed during military combat. ¹

2. Adjective. (context: of military equipment, resources, etc.) Destroyed during military combat. ¹

3. Adjective. (figuratively by extension of persons, things, policies, etc.) Rejected, nullified, incapacitated, or rendered unavailable. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lost In Action

lossmaker
lossmakers
lossmaking
lossy
lost
lost(p)
lost-and-found
lost and found
lost and founds
lost cause
lost count
lost errand
lost errands
lost face
lost for words
lost in action (current term)
lost in the shuffle
lost in thought
lost it
lost properties
lost property
lost sheep
lost the plot
lost track
lost wax
lost with all hands
lostness
lostnesses
lot

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