American English

How to pronounce inactive

adjectiveB1
ihNAAKtihv

/ɪˈnæk.tɪv/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

not doing much or not taking part in an activity

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Meanings & examples

adjective

not doing much or not taking part in an activity

She has been inactive since her knee injury.

The group stayed inactive during the campaign.

Common phrases & grammar

inactive lifestyle · physically inactive · remain inactive

be inactive during + activity or time

remain inactive

adjective

not currently working, operating, or being used

The account became inactive after a year.

The system is inactive until you log in.

Common phrases & grammar

inactive account · inactive user · inactive system

be inactive after + time or event

mark + something + inactive

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