Nonoperational (Adjective)
Meaning
(military) not involved in military operations.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The base was designated as nonoperational during the negotiations to avoid any accidental escalation of the conflict.
- Due to the withdrawal of troops, the airfield was considered nonoperational and scheduled for demolition.
- All nonoperational personnel were evacuated from the combat zone for safety reasons.
- After the demobilization, the facilities were put on nonoperational status until further notice.
- Several warships were reclassified as nonoperational and then placed in reserve status.