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nonworking

UK
/nɒnˈwɜːkɪŋ/
US
/nɑnˈwɜrkɪŋ/

Translations

nonworkingadjective
more nonworking
Comp.
most nonworking
Super.
UK
/nɒnˈwɜːkɪŋ/
US
/nɑnˈwɜrkɪŋ/
non ouvrableS’emploie surtout pour un jour ou une période où l’on ne travaille pas.
New Year's Day is a nonworking day in many countries.
Le jour de l’An est un jour non ouvrable dans de nombreux pays.
hors servicePour un appareil ou un mécanisme qui ne fonctionne pas.
The nonworking elevator caused inconvenience for the residents.
L’ascenseur hors service a causé des désagréments aux résidents.
Additional translations
sans emploiPour une personne qui n’exerce pas d’activité rémunérée.
Synonyms
idle
inoperative
dormant
nonoperational
unemployed
inactive
Antonyms
working
nonworkingnoun
UK
/nɒnˈwɜː.kɪŋ/
US
/nɑnˈwɝː.kɪŋ/
Used, typically with the definite article, to denote people who are not employed.
non-actifsTerme de statistique et de socio-économie pour désigner les personnes sans activité rémunérée.
Government assistance programs aim to help the nonworking.
Les programmes d’aide gouvernementaux visent à aider les non-actifs.
Synonyms
stay-at-home
nonworker
unemployed person
jobless person
unemployed
idler
layabout
loafer
shirker
inactive person

Definitions

nonworkingadjective
Not functioning or inoperative.
The nonworking elevator caused inconvenience for the residents.
Not engaged in paid employment or work.
She enjoyed her nonworking days by spending time with her family.
Designated as a holiday or not requiring employees to work.
New Year's Day is a nonworking day in many countries.
nonworkingnoun
People who are not engaged in paid employment.
Government assistance programs aim to help the nonworking.
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