nonoperating

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

KK: /nɑnˈɑpəˌreɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition

This word describes something that is not currently functioning or not involved in an operation.

Example

The nonoperating assets of the company do not generate any income.

Conversation

I noticed that the machine has been nonoperating for a while now.

Yeah, it's really frustrating when things break down like that.

I hope they fix it soon; it's been nonoperating for too long.

Same here! We really need it to get back to work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inactive

dormant

idle

Antonyms

active

operating

functioning

Root Explanation

Nonoperating → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "operating" (from Latin "operari", meaning to work or perform). The word "nonoperating" means not working or not performing any function.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'operating' meaning working — so nonoperating describes something that is not working.

Visually Confused Words

unoperating

nonaerating