Passive
Pronunciation: /ˈpæsɪv/
Passive (adjective)
- Not taking action or being involved in something.
- Describing a sentence where the subject receives the action.
- Not reacting chemically with other substances.
Examples
- The dog remained passive during the storm.
- She took a passive role in the discussion.
Common collocations: passive attitude, remain passive, passive behavior, passive voice, use passive