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101in|op|er|a|tive — «ihn OP uh RAY tihv, OP ruh », adjective. 1. not operative; not working; without effect: »The circuit whose operation depends upon the gate being opened remains inoperative until the correct stimulus is applied to the gate (Science News Letter)… …
102in·op·er·a·tive — /ınˈɑːpərətıv/ adj formal 1 : not capable of being used The accident had rendered the vehicle inoperative. 2 : having no force or effect With the new federal law in place, the state law has become inoperative …
103on the blink — {adj. phr.} Faulty; malfunctioning; inoperative. * /I need to call a competent repairman because my computer is on the blink again./ …
104on the blink — {adj. phr.} Faulty; malfunctioning; inoperative. * /I need to call a competent repairman because my computer is on the blink again./ …
105Nugatory — Nu ga*to*ry, a. [L. nugatorius, fr. nugari to trifle, nugae jests, trifles.] 1. Trifling; vain; futile; insignificant. [1913 Webster] 2. Of no force; inoperative; ineffectual. [1913 Webster] If all are pardoned, and pardoned as a mere act of… …
106Unoperative — Un*op er*a*tive, a. Producing no effect; inoperative. [Obs.] South. [1913 Webster] …
107alternate command post — Any location designated by a commander to assume command post functions in the event the command post becomes inoperative. It may be partially or fully equipped and manned or it may be the command post of a subordinate unit …
108deadline — To remove a vehicle or piece of equipment from operation or use for one of the following reasons: a. is inoperative due to damage, malfunctioning, or necessary repairs (the term does not include items temporarily removed from use by reason of… …
109disarmed mine — A mine for which the arming procedure has been reversed, rendering the mine inoperative. It is safe to handle and transport and can be rearmed by simple action …
110effective damage — That damage necessary to render a target element inoperative, unserviceable, nonproductive, or uninhabitable …
