inactive

inattivo

Che al momento, o ormai, non funziona, non viene usato o non svolge attività.

In inglese semplice: Not working, being used, or producing activity at the moment or anymore.

• The account is inactive.
• This volcano has been inactive for centuries.
• Unused accounts become inactive after six months.

Sinonimi: dormant, unused, idle

Contrari: active

Espressioni comuni: inactive account, inactive volcano, remain inactive, inactive machine

inattivo, sedentario

Che si muove poco o non fa esercizio fisico.

In inglese semplice: Not moving much or taking part in physical exercise.

• He is physically inactive.
• An inactive lifestyle can affect your health.
• She became less inactive after joining a walking group.

Sinonimi: sedentary, idle

Contrari: active

Espressioni comuni: physically inactive, inactive lifestyle, inactive people

fuori servizio, inattivo

Che non svolge più i compiti abituali nell’esercito o in un altro servizio.

In inglese semplice: No longer doing regular duties in the military or another service.

• The officer is now inactive.
• He was placed on the inactive list.
• Members of the inactive reserve may be called back to duty.

Sinonimi: nonactive

Contrari: active

Espressioni comuni: inactive reserve, inactive status, inactive list

inerte, poco reattivo

Che non si modifica facilmente a contatto con altre sostanze.

In inglese semplice: Not easily changed by contact with other substances.

• The gas is chemically inactive.
• This metal remains inactive in cold water.
• The coating makes the surface inactive toward many acids.

Come si usa: inactive toward something (The metal is inactive toward water under these conditions.)

Sinonimi: inert, unreactive

Contrari: reactive

Espressioni comuni: chemically inactive, inactive metal, inactive toward water