inoperative

[US]/ɪn'ɒp(ə)rətɪv/
[UK]/ɪn'ɑpərətɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. not functioning; ineffective

Example Sentences

The elevator is currently inoperative.

The printer is inoperative, so we need to fix it.

The air conditioning system is inoperative, making the office very hot.

The inoperative machinery needs to be repaired immediately.

The inoperative traffic lights caused a major traffic jam.

The inoperative phone line disrupted communication with our clients.

The inoperative computer system is affecting our productivity.

The inoperative alarm system failed to alert us of the fire.

The inoperative brake system on the car posed a safety risk.

The inoperative power generator left us without electricity.

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