inactive

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈæktɪv/
US: /ɪnˈæktɪv/

  1. Not doing anything; not moving or working.

    1. The phone line is inactive and needs repair.
    2. The volcano has been inactive for many years, posing little immediate threat.

  2. Not currently participating or involved in something.

    1. He's been inactive in the club since his injury.
    2. Many members become inactive after the initial enthusiasm wears off after a while.

Synonyms

idle dormant passive
inactive transitive-verb

  1. To make something not active.

    1. I must inactive this function of software.
    2. To prevent further damage, the technician will inactive the affected system components.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inactive" in English means: Not doing anything; not moving or working., Not currently participating or involved in something..

The phonetic transcription of "inactive" is /ɪnˈæktɪv/ in British English and /ɪnˈæktɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inactive": idle, dormant, passive.

Example usage of "inactive": "The phone line is inactive and needs repair.". More examples on the page.