inactive

Describes someone or something that is not active, working, or moving; currently not in use or operation.

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, что не активно, не работает или не движется; в настоящее время не используется или не функционирует.esDescribe a alguien o algo que no está activo, no funciona, no se mueve o no está en uso en el momento actual; que permanece en reposo o no operativo.frDécrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui n'est pas actif, qui ne fonctionne pas ou ne bouge pas ; actuellement non utilisé ou non opérationnel.deBeschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das nicht aktiv, nicht in Betrieb oder nicht in Bewegung ist; derzeit nicht genutzt oder nicht funktionsfähig.ptDescreve alguém ou algo que não está ativo, que não funciona ou não se move; que atualmente não é utilizado ou não está em funcionamento.zh形容某人或某物不活跃、不运作或不移动；当前未被使用或不起作用。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا غير نشط أو لا يعمل أو لا يتحرك؛ غير مستخدم أو غير فعّال حاليًا.

1. Not active or moving B1 formal

   Not engaged in physical or mental activity; motionless or idle.

   • The volcano has been inactive for centuries.
   • He led an inactive lifestyle after his retirement.
   • The machine remained inactive due to a power failure.

   ruНеактивныйesInactivo, que no se muevefrinactif, immobiledeInaktivptInativozh不活跃的arغير نشط

   Sinônimos: dormantidleimmobileinertmotionlesspassivequiescentsluggishstaticstationary

   Antônimos: activebusyenergeticlivelymoving

2. Chemically inert C1 formal scientific

   Not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically stable.

   • Noble gases are chemically inactive under normal conditions.
   • The substance remains inactive in the solution.
   • Inactive ingredients in the medication do not affect the body.

   ruХимически инертныйesQuímicamente inertefrChimiquement inertedeChemisch inertptQuimicamente inertezh化学惰性的arخامل كيميائياً

   Sinônimos: inertpassivestableunreactive

   Antônimos: activelabilereactive

3. Not progressing or developing B2 formal medical

   Not increasing, progressing, or changing; remaining stable.

   • The disease remained inactive for several years.
   • The tumor was found to be inactive and required no treatment.
   • The investigation became inactive due to lack of evidence.

   ruНеактивныйesinactivofrinactif (au sens de non évolutif)deInaktivptInativozh不活跃的arغير نشط

   Sinônimos: dormantinertquiescentstagnantstaticunchanging

   Antônimos: activedeveloping

4. Not in military service B2 formal political

   Not currently involved in active military operations or duty.

   • He was placed on inactive reserve status after his deployment.
   • The troops remained inactive during the ceasefire.
   • Inactive personnel were called back for the emergency.

   ruНедействующийesinactivo (en el servicio militar)frinactif (hors service militaire)deNicht im aktiven MilitärdienstptFora de serviço ativozh非现役的arغير العامل

   Sinônimos: dischargedreserveretired

   Antônimos: active

5. Not exerting influence C1 formal

   Not having an effect or influence on a situation or process.

   • The committee remained inactive in the decision-making process.
   • Her role in the project was largely inactive.
   • The law became inactive after the new regulations were passed.

   ruНеактивныйesInactivo (sin influencia)frinactif (sans influence)deInaktivptInativozh无影响力的arغير مؤثر

   Sinônimos: inertneutralpassiveuninfluential

   Antônimos: activeinfluential

6. Not erupting (volcano) B2 formal scientific

   Describing a volcano that is not currently erupting but is not extinct.

   • Mount Fuji is considered an inactive volcano.
   • The inactive volcano showed no signs of activity for decades.
   • Scientists monitor inactive volcanoes for potential eruptions.

   ruНедействующий (вулкан)esVolcán inactivofrVolcan inactifdeInaktiv (Vulkan)ptInativo (vulcão)zh休眠火山（未喷发）arخامد (بركان)

   Sinônimos: dormantquiescentsleeping

   Antônimos: active

7. Lacking energy or will B1 informal

   Showing a lack of energy, enthusiasm, or motivation.

   • He felt inactive and unmotivated after the long illness.
   • The team was inactive during the second half of the game.
   • She was too inactive to join the outdoor activities.

   ruБездеятельныйesinactivo, apáticofrinactif (manque d'énergie)deTrägeptInativozh无活力的arخامل

   Sinônimos: apatheticindolentinertlethargiclistlesssluggishtorpid

   Antônimos: activedynamicenergeticenterprisingindustriouslivelyspiritedvigorous

8. Idle or unused B1 formal

   Not being used or operated; lying idle.

   • The factory remained inactive due to the strike.
   • Inactive accounts are closed after six months.
   • The land was left inactive for agricultural purposes.

   ruНеиспользуемыйesInactivo, sin usofrinactif (qui n'est pas utilisé)deUngenutztptInativozh闲置的arغير مُستخدَم

   Sinônimos: dormantfallowidleinertunoccupiedunusedvacant

   Antônimos: activebusyoperationaloperativeusedworking

9. Not in full-time work B2 formal

   Not currently employed in a full-time job or actively seeking work.

   • She is currently inactive in the job market.
   • The inactive workforce includes retirees and students.
   • He was classified as inactive because he wasn't looking for work.

   ruНе работающийesInactivo (sin empleo)frinactif (ne travaillant pas à temps plein)deNicht erwerbstätigptNão empregadozh无业arغير عامل

   Sinônimos: idlejoblessout of workunemployed

   Antônimos: employedworking

10. Not in physical motion B1 formal

    Not moving or in a state of rest.

    • The car remained inactive at the traffic light.
    • Inactive particles settled at the bottom of the container.
    • The animal stayed inactive to avoid detection.

    ruНеподвижныйesInactivo (sin movimiento físico)frImmobiledeUnbewegtptInativozh不动的arساكن

    Sinônimos: idleimmobileinertmotionlessstaticstationarystillunmoving

    Antônimos: activeastirmovingstirring

• more inactive comparative form
• most inactive superlative form