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Inactive

/ɪnˈæktɪv/

Not active, temporarily or permanently.

📖 Definitions of "Inactive"

adjective
  1. 1

    Not active, temporarily or permanently.

    "An inactive boy, he rarely exercised and preferred to stay indoors."

  2. 2

    Not functioning or operating; broken down

    "The photocopier is inactive pending repair."

  3. 3

    Retired from duty or service.

    "Admiral Jones is now on the inactive list."

  4. 4

    Relatively inert.

    "Aluminium is inactive towards water."

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