CEFR A2

inactive

adjective

Meaning

Not active; not doing anything or not working.

Examples

My gym membership is currently inactive because I haven't been in months.
The volcano is considered inactive, but scientists are monitoring it just in case.

Synonyms: idle, dormant, unused, quiescent

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inactive (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈæktɪv/

Definition

Not active; not doing anything or not working.

Examples

My gym membership is currently inactive because I haven't been in months.
The volcano is considered inactive, but scientists are monitoring it just in case.
He was declared legally inactive in his profession after a long period of absence.

How to Use inactive

inactive for [time] (prepositional phrase): Not active for a specific duration. — "The account has been inactive for over a year."
remain inactive (collocation): To continue to be not active or not functioning. — "The project remained inactive due to lack of funding."

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