Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nonworking
Adjective
/nɒnˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
Definition
Not functioning or operating; not engaged in work or employment.
Examples
- The nonworking machinery in the factory needs to be repaired.
- She has taken a nonworking position to focus on her studies.
- Many nonworking individuals participated in the volunteer program.
Meaning
The term ‘nonworking’ refers to something that is not currently in operation or a person who is not actively working or employed. It can describe tools, machinery, or the state of being jobless.
Synonyms
- Inactive
- Jobless
- Unemployed
- Out of work
