inoperative

• Describe algo que no funciona, que no está en funcionamiento o que no produce efecto, especialmente una máquina, ley o dispositivo.

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.

   inoperativo, no funcional

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbrokendeaddefectivedowninactivekaputnonfunctionalunserviceableunusable

   Antónimosactivefunctioningoperationaloperativeworking

2. Having no effect or forceC1formal

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

   sin efecto o fuerza legal

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfutileidleineffectiveineffectualinvalidnugatorynullpowerlessuselessvainvoid

   Antónimosbindingeffectiveeffectualoperativevalid