← Back to Fala2Me

passive members

[ˈpæsɪv ˈmembərz]
nounpl: passive members
membros passivos
1. Members of an organization, club, or group who do not actively participate in its activities, decisions, or operations
The club has many passive members who pay dues but never attend meetings.
O clube tem muitos membros passivos que pagam mensalidades mas nunca comparecem às reuniões.
2. In organizational contexts, members with limited rights, responsibilities, or involvement compared to active members
Passive members cannot vote on company matters.
Membros passivos não podem votar em questões da empresa.
3. Members whose participation is minimal or non-existent in group discussions and decision-making
Most passive members prefer to observe rather than contribute.
A maioria dos membros passivos prefere observar em vez de contribuir.
Synonyms
inactive memberssilent membersnon-participating membersassociate members
Antonyms
active membersparticipating membersengaged memberscontributing members

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
membros passivos
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese for organizational contexts
São Paulo
membros inativos
Alternative term sometimes used in business contexts
Portugal
membros passivos
Standard term used in Portuguese organizations and associations

Related Idioms & Phrases

carry one's weight
deadwood
sleeping partner
warm body
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →