inactive
Collocations
7(adj.)
VERBS
be | become | remain
ADV
totally
The factory has been totally inactive since the workers went on strike last month.
fairly, relatively | physically, sexually | economically, politically
Definitions
adj
Not active, temporarily or permanently.
The volcano is inactive, but is only dormant.
Inactive user accounts may be deleted after 90 days.
Not engaging in physical activity.
[…] exercise in general will lead to dramatic improvements in comparison with an inactive lifestyle.
Not functioning or operating; broken down
The photocopier is inactive pending repair.
Retired from duty or service.
Admiral Jones is now on the inactive list.
Relatively inert.
Aluminium is inactive towards water.
noun
A person who does not take action.
Typically inactives are poorly educated older women. Their lack of education is overwhelmingly the key factor in assigning the inactives to a life devoid of political activity of any sort.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — lacking in energy or will
adjective — (of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct
adjective — (military) not involved in military operations
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6The volcano is inactive, but is only dormant.
WiktionaryInactive user accounts may be deleted after 90 days.
Wiktionary[…] exercise in general will lead to dramatic improvements in comparison with an inactive lifestyle.
WiktionaryTypically inactives are poorly educated older women. Their lack of education is overwhelmingly the key factor in assigning the inactives to a life devoid of political activity of any sort.
WiktionaryThe rain is radiologically inactive this time.
Tatoeba · #241964As long as a bear is relatively inactive, and is not exposed to wind, it does not burn excessive energy in cold weather.
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