inoperative

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

ruОписывает что-то, что не работает, не функционирует или не действует.esDescribe algo que no funciona, que no está en funcionamiento o que no produce efecto, especialmente una máquina, ley o dispositivo.frQualifie quelque chose qui ne fonctionne pas, qui est hors d'usage ou qui n'a pas d'effet.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht funktioniert, nicht in Betrieb ist oder nicht wirksam ist.ptDescreve algo que não funciona, não está em funcionamento ou não tem efeito. Pode indicar um aparelho ou sistema quebrado, uma lei ou cláusula sem validade, ou algo que deixou de operar.zh形容某事物不起作用、不运行、不生效或已失效。可指机器设备不能运转，也可指法律、规定、协议等不再有效。arيصف شيئًا لا يعمل أو لا يؤدي وظيفته أو لا يسري مفعوله. ويُستعمل للأجهزة والآلات، وللقوانين والقرارات والأنظمة.

1. Not functioning or working B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНе функционирующийesinoperativo, no funcionalfrhors servicedeNicht funktionierendptNão funcionantezh不运作的arغير عامل

   Synonymes: brokendeaddefectivedowninactivekaputnonfunctionalunserviceableunusable

   Antonymes: activefunctioningoperationaloperativeworking

2. Having no effect or force C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНедействительныйessin efecto o fuerza legalfrsans effet, invalidedeUnwirksamptInvalidozh无效的arغير نافذ

   Synonymes: futileidleineffectiveineffectualinvalidnugatorynullpowerlessuselessvainvoid

   Antonymes: bindingeffectiveeffectualoperativevalid

• more inoperative comparative form
• most inoperative superlative form