Also means
idle
Usage Note
Inactivo describes a person, machine, volcano, or account that is not currently functioning or operating. In labour statistics, the población inactiva refers to people outside the workforce (not unemployed — they are not seeking work). It agrees in gender: una cuenta inactiva.
Examples
"El volcán lleva años inactivo."
Natural Translation
The volcano has been inactive for years.

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