What does because of mean?
because of
Definition
Introduces a noun phrase naming the cause of a situation or event, rather than introducing a finite clause.
Example sentences
The road was closed because of the snow, so we took the train.
The road was closed because of the snow, so we took the train.
Our train was late because of a problem with the doors, so we missed the meeting.
Our train was late because of a problem with the doors, so we missed the meeting.