inoperative

• يصف شيئًا لا يعمل أو لا يؤدي وظيفته أو لا يسري مفعوله. ويُستعمل للأجهزة والآلات، وللقوانين والقرارات والأنظمة.

Describes something that is not working, not functioning, or not in effect.

1. Not functioning or workingB2formal

   Not operating or not in a working condition; unable to function.

   غير عامل

   • The elevator is inoperative due to a power failure.
   • The machine was declared inoperative after the malfunction.
   • All inoperative equipment must be reported to maintenance.

   المرادفاتbrokendeaddefectivedowninactivekaputnonfunctionalunserviceableunusable

   الأضدادactivefunctioningoperationaloperativeworking

2. Having no effect or forceC1formal

   Not having any legal or practical effect; invalid or void.

   غير نافذ

   • The old law became inoperative after the new legislation was passed.
   • The clause was ruled inoperative by the court.
   • The contract is inoperative until both parties sign it.

   المرادفاتfutileidleineffectiveineffectualinvalidnugatorynullpowerlessuselessvainvoid

   الأضدادbindingeffectiveeffectualoperativevalid