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be inactive
[/bi ɪnˈæktɪv/]
verb phrase
estar inativo
1.
to not be active; to remain in a state of rest or dormancy
The volcano has been inactive for centuries.
O vulcão tem estado inativo há séculos.
2.
to not participate or engage in activities
She decided to be inactive in the club after graduation.
Ela decidiu estar inativa no clube após a formatura.
3.
to have no physical or mental activity
During winter, some animals be inactive and hibernate.
Durante o inverno, alguns animais ficam inativos e hibernam.
Synonyms
remain dormant
stay still
be idle
be sedentary
be at rest
Antonyms
be active
be engaged
participate
be in motion
be busy
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estar inativo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estar inativo
Common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
estar inativo
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
be on the shelf
be out of commission
lie dormant
be out of action
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