nonoperating

adjective

ˌnän-ˈä-pə-ˌrā-tiŋ How to pronounce nonoperating (audio)
Definition of nonoperatingnext
as in malfunctioning
not being in working order fixed all nonoperating parts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonoperating
  1. malfunctioning
  2. down
  3. inoperative
  4. nonfunctioning
  5. nonfunctional
  6. inoperable
  7. broken
Adjective
  • Riders had to evacuate its log ride on seven separate occasions because of issues such as boats colliding or becoming jammed and smoke coming from a malfunctioning part of the ride.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Homeowners reported a swift meeting at which officers discussed a reorganization of their specific duties and the hiring of an elevator expert to fix the chronically malfunctioning, overloaded elevators.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of malfunctioning
Adjective
  • In Tarrant County, there’s a slate of down ballot candidates, including a race for county judge.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Improvement from 2025 counts most, but the formula also considers previous years to discourage rewarding traditionally strong teams that simply bounce back from a down year.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of down
Adjective
  • If the main engines were to become inoperative, six smaller orbit-control thrusters can still be activated on the lunar surface, providing an alternative pathway for a rapid ascent.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
  • And there’s been plenty of media focus since then — including on inoperative toilets.
    — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of inoperative
Adjective
  • Drivers say their contract issues center on pay as well as safety issues, including nonfunctioning heaters, loudspeakers and windshield wipers.
    — Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Feb. 2023
  • In 2020, the state of Virginia passed some bills limiting pretextual traffic stops—for example, when police spot nonfunctioning brake or tail lights or hear an overly loud exhaust system.
    — Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 30 Jan. 2023
Definition of nonfunctioning
Adjective
  • The law makes a distinction between ‘useful’ creations that cannot be copyrighted, including most clothing, and nonfunctional sculptural works like jewelry that may be eligible for copyright protection.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Subsense showed off a nonfunctional mock-up of a cap that looked like a cross between a baseball cap and a bike helmet.
    — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of nonfunctional
Adjective
  • Employees are using a chlorine solution with chemical cleaners to sanitize food contact surfaces while dish machine is inoperable.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Ukrainian units reported link drops at speeds as low as 90 km/hr, making those drones inoperable.
    — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of inoperable
Adjective
  • Investigators noted that Johnson’s blood and broken glass were found on the apartment’s floors, walls, curtains and blinds.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Economists largely point to Trump’s own policies for his broken campaign promises.
    — Josephine Murphy, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of broken
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“Nonoperating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonoperating. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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