inactive
gb/ɪnˈæktɪv/ us/ɪnˈæktɪv/
B1
Angličtina
~ 9700
mozgásszegény, keveset mozog, inaktív, használaton kívüli, passzív, lappangó, inert, kémiailag inaktív, segédanyag, inaktív összetevő
B1
1
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is inactive
Because she was inactive for months after her injury, she lost a lot of muscle strength.
Mivel a sérülése után hónapokig alig mozgott, sokat veszített az izomerejéből.
The doctor warned him that an inactive lifestyle increases the risk of heart disease.
Az orvos figyelmeztette, hogy a mozgásszegény életmód növeli a szívbetegség kockázatát.
Many office workers are inactive for most of the day, sitting in front of a computer.
He became inactive during the winter and gained several kilos.
The children were unusually inactive this afternoon and just lay on the sofa.
Učební příklady
He is inactive and spends most of his time sitting.
Keveset mozog, és az ideje nagy részét ülve tölti.
After the operation, she was inactive for many weeks.
A műtét után több hétig alig mozgott.
An inactive lifestyle is bad for your health.
I feel tired when I am inactive all day.
The dog was inactive and did not want to play.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "lazy" when they only mean "inactive". "Lazy" criticizes someone's character, but "inactive" is more neutral and usually describes physical movement or exercise level. For example, "an inactive lifestyle" is fine, but "a lazy lifestyle" sounds more judgmental.
Význam
not physically active or moving
Kolokace
physically inactive
|remain inactive
|inactive lifestyle
|become inactive
|stay inactive
|largely inactive
Synonyma
sedentary (Often used for lifestyles or jobs with a lot of sitting and very little movement.)
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idle (Can sound more negative or critical, suggesting someone is not using their time well.)
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motionless (Describes not moving at all at a particular moment, not a general lifestyle.)
Antonyma
active (General opposite, especially for people who move and exercise a lot.)
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energetic (Emphasises high energy and lively movement, not just physical activity level.)
Témata
health
|daily life
|lifestyle
|daily_life
Definice
Not moving around or doing physical exercise, especially for a long time.
Not engaging in much physical activity or movement, often for a long period of time.
B2
2
inaktív
B2
Vzorec užití:
[something] is inactive
Your account will be closed if it remains inactive for twelve months.
A fiókját lezárjuk, ha tizenkét hónapig inaktív marad.
The volcano has been inactive for hundreds of years but is still closely monitored.
A vulkán több száz éve inaktív, de továbbra is szorosan figyelik.
Several user profiles are inactive and should be removed from the system.
The company kept the project inactive until more funding became available.
Please switch to another card; this one is currently inactive.
Učební příklady
My gym card is inactive, so I cannot enter.
Az edzőtermi kártyám inaktív, ezért nem tudok bemenni.
This bank account is inactive because I did not use it for a year.
Ez a bankszámla inaktív, mert egy évig nem használtam.
The old machine is inactive, but we can start it again.
The volcano is inactive now and does not erupt.
Many users on this website are inactive.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse "inactive" with "broken". An "inactive" account or machine is not being used or is turned off, but it can usually work again. "Broken" means it does not work properly. Also, in computing, "inactive" is different from "deleted" or "closed": inactive things can often be reactivated.
Význam
not working, operating, or in use
Kolokace
inactive account
|inactive user
|inactive status
|inactive volcano
|temporarily inactive
|mark [something] as inactive
Synonyma
idle (Often used for machines or equipment that are not running at the moment.)
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dormant (Suggests something is sleeping or paused for a long time, like a volcano or project.)
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unused (Focuses on the fact that something is not being used, not on whether it works.)
Antonyma
active (General opposite, for systems, accounts, or devices that are in use.)
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operational (Stresses that something is working and ready to be used.)
Témata
technology
|business
|environment
|work
Definice
Not working or being used at this time, but it can work again later.
Not currently working, operating, or being used, although it may work again in the future.
B2
3
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is inactive in [something]
He is still a member of the club but has been inactive for years.
Még mindig tagja a klubnak, de évek óta inaktív.
Young people are often politically inactive and rarely vote.
A fiatalok gyakran politikailag inaktívak, és ritkán szavaznak.
After the scandal, she stayed inactive in public life for a long time.
The union is inactive at the moment and has not organized any events this year.
Many shareholders are inactive and do not attend meetings or read reports.
Učební příklady
I am inactive in the group, but I still get emails.
Inaktív vagyok a csoportban, de még mindig kapok e-maileket.
He is politically inactive and never votes.
Politikailag inaktív, és soha nem szavaz.
She was active before, but now she is inactive in the project.
These members are inactive and do not come to meetings.
He became inactive in the club after he moved.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "inactive" when they mean "shy" or "introverted". "Inactive" describes behavior in a situation (not taking part), while "shy" and "introverted" describe personality. Also, "inactive" in this sense usually needs a context, e.g. "inactive in politics", not just "He is inactive."
Význam
not taking part or involved
Kolokace
inactive member
|politically inactive
|inactive in the organization
|largely inactive
|remain inactive in
|socially inactive
Synonyma
uninvolved (Focuses on not being part of something or not taking part in it.)
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passive (Suggests someone lets things happen without trying to influence them.)
Antonyma
involved (Describes someone who takes part and plays a role in an activity or group.)
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engaged (Implies active, interested participation.)
Témata
society
|politics
|organizations
|work
|daily_life
Definice
Not involved in an activity or group at this time.
Not taking part in a particular activity, organization, or role, especially for a period of time.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Vzorec užití:
an inactive [disease/virus/phase]
The virus can remain inactive in the body for many years before causing illness.
A vírus sok évig inaktív maradhat a szervezetben, mielőtt betegséget okozna.
Her cancer is currently inactive, but she still goes for regular check-ups.
A daganatos betegsége jelenleg inaktív, de továbbra is rendszeresen jár kontrollvizsgálatokra.
The disease may stay inactive for a long period and then suddenly become active.
An inactive infection does not always need immediate treatment.
In the inactive phase, the condition causes few or no symptoms.
Učební příklady
The doctor said the virus is inactive now.
Az orvos azt mondta, hogy a vírus most inaktív.
This disease can be inactive for many years.
Ez a betegség sok évig inaktív maradhat.
Her cancer is inactive, but they still watch it.
The infection is inactive and does not give him pain.
The illness was inactive, then it became active again.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "inactive" means "gone" or "cured". In medical English, an "inactive" disease or virus is still present but not doing anything right now. It can sometimes become active again.
Význam
not currently active (medical condition)
Kolokace
inactive virus
|inactive disease
|inactive stage
|remain inactive
|become inactive
|medically inactive
Synonyma
dormant (Common in medical and biological contexts for something that is sleeping or resting but may become active later.)
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latent (Technical term meaning present but not yet showing signs or activity.)
Antonyma
active (In medicine, describes a disease or virus that is currently progressing or showing symptoms.)
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acute (Refers to a disease with active, often sudden and serious symptoms.)
Témata
health
|science
Definice
Used for a disease or virus that is in the body but is not doing anything at this time.
Describes a disease, virus, or biological process that is present but not currently producing symptoms or progressing.
C1
TECHNICAL
5
inert
C1
Vzorec užití:
chemically inactive [substance/gas]
Argon is a chemically inactive gas often used to protect metals during welding.
Az argon kémiailag inaktív gáz, amelyet gyakran használnak a fémek védelmére hegesztés közben.
Under these conditions, the catalyst remains inactive and the reaction does not start.
Ilyen körülmények között a katalizátor inaktív marad, és a reakció nem indul be.
The compound is relatively inactive in water but reacts in strong acids.
At room temperature the metal is largely inactive and resists corrosion.
The substance is biologically inactive and has no effect on the cells.
Učební příklady
This gas is chemically inactive and does not react.
Ez a gáz kémiailag inaktív, és nem reagál.
The metal is inactive in water but reacts in acid.
Ez a fém vízben nem reagál, savban viszont igen.
At low temperature, the chemical stays inactive.
The substance is inactive and does not change in air.
The drug is inactive until it enters the liver.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse "inactive" with "solid" or "stable". "Inactive" in chemistry means a substance does not react, not that it is hard, safe, or unchanging in every way. A solid can be very reactive, and a stable substance can still react slowly.
Význam
not chemically reactive
Kolokace
chemically inactive
|relatively inactive
|inactive gas
|inactive compound
|biologically inactive
|inactive under normal conditions
Synonyma
inert (Standard technical term in chemistry for a substance that does not react easily.)
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unreactive (General technical word for not taking part in chemical reactions.)
Antonyma
reactive (Describes substances that take part in chemical reactions easily.)
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active (In chemistry, refers to substances that readily react or show chemical activity.)
Témata
science
|chemistry
Definice
Not reacting, or reacting only a little, in a chemical change.
Not taking part in, or only very weakly taking part in, a chemical reaction under normal conditions.
B2
TECHNICAL
6
segédanyag
C1
Vzorec užití:
inactive ingredient
The label lists both the active drug and the inactive ingredients in the tablet.
A címkén a tabletta hatóanyagát és segédanyagait is feltüntetik.
Some people are allergic to an inactive ingredient rather than the medicine itself.
Vannak, akik nem magára a gyógyszerre, hanem valamelyik segédanyagára allergiásak.
Inactive substances in a pill can affect how quickly the active drug is released.
Manufacturers must identify all inactive components on the package.
The cream contains several inactive fillers to improve its texture.
Učební příklady
This pill has one active drug and many inactive ingredients.
Ebben a tablettában egy hatóanyag és sok segédanyag van.
He was not allergic to the drug, but to an inactive ingredient.
Nem a hatóanyagra volt allergiás, hanem egy segédanyagra.
The box shows a list of inactive ingredients.
Inactive ingredients do not treat the illness.
The inactive substance helps the tablet keep its shape.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "inactive ingredient" means a useless or unnecessary ingredient. In fact, these ingredients are important for making the medicine stable, safe, or easy to use, even though they do not treat the illness directly.
Význam
not medically active in a product
Kolokace
inactive ingredient
|inactive substance
|pharmacologically inactive
|list of inactive ingredients
|medically inactive
|inactive filler
Synonyma
inert (In pharmaceuticals, means it has no direct therapeutic action.)
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non-active (Used in product labeling to show that a component does not have the main effect.)
Antonyma
active (Describes the ingredient that produces the main medical effect.)
Témata
health
|science
Definice
Used for a part of a medicine that does not treat the illness but helps make the pill or liquid.
Describing an ingredient in a medicine or product that does not produce the intended medical effect but may be used as a carrier or filler.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
inactive
IPA
GB/ɪnˈæktɪv/
US/ɪnˈæktɪv/
Slabiky a přízvuk
in - act - ive (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (act)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: inactive
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
chemically inactive
1/kˈɛmɪkli ɪnˈæktɪv/
fixed phrase
technical
not reacting in chemical conditions
Not reacting, or reacting only very little, in a chemical process.
Příklady
- Helium is chemically inactive and does not easily form compounds.
- The container is filled with a chemically inactive gas to protect the food.
- At room temperature, this metal is chemically inactive.
inactive account
1/ɪnˈæktɪv əkˈaʊnt/
fixed phrase
account not used for some time
A bank, online, or other account that has not been used for a period of time.
Příklady
- Your bank may charge a fee if your account is classified as an inactive account.
- Please log in to avoid your profile becoming an inactive account.
- The company deletes inactive accounts after two years.
inactive lifestyle
1/ɪnˈæktɪv lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
lifestyle with very little movement
A way of living where a person sits a lot and does not move or exercise much.
Příklady
- An inactive lifestyle can lead to weight gain and diabetes.
- Modern office work often leads to an inactive lifestyle.
- She decided to change her inactive lifestyle and joined a gym.
inactive volcano
1/ɪnˈæktɪv vɑlkˈeɪnoʊ/
fixed phrase
volcano with no current activity
A volcano that is not erupting now and has not erupted for a long time.
Příklady
- The island is dominated by an inactive volcano covered in forest.
- Tourists can safely hike on the slopes of the inactive volcano.
- Scientists disagree on whether the mountain is truly an inactive volcano.
physically inactive
1/fˈɪzɪkli ɪnˈæktɪv/
fixed phrase
doing little or no physical exercise
Not doing much physical movement or sport; not exercising.
Příklady
- People who are physically inactive have a higher risk of heart disease.
- He became physically inactive after he started working long hours at a desk.
- The campaign encourages physically inactive adults to walk for at least 30 minutes a day.