Cool MateMeaning of Not working
Failing to function or operate properly.
In simple words: not functioning or operating
Not working in a sentence
- The printer is not working again.
- Sorry, my phone is not working.
- This old computer is not working well.
How to use Not working
Use 'not working' when something fails to function. It's appropriate in most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine a machine with a sign that says 'Not working' to remember when it fails.
Related words
Collocations with Not working
- not working properly
- not working at all
- not working in the office
Synonyms for Not working
- broken
- inoperative
- malfunctioning
Opposites of Not working
- working
- functioning
Common mistakes with Not working
- Confused with 'not working out' which implies a situation failing rather than a function.
- Used inappropriately in formal documents where you should specify the issue more clearly.
Not working appears in
Not working in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لا يعمل
لا يعمل أو لا يعمل
- Bengaliবাংলা
কাজ করছে না
কাজ করছে না বা চলছে না
- GermanDeutsch
Funktioniert nicht
funktioniert nicht
- SpanishEspañol
No funciona
que no funciona
- Persianفارسی
کار نکردن
عمل نکردن یا کار نکردن
- FrenchFrançais
Ne marche pas
ne fonctionne pas ou ne marche pas
- Hindiहिन्दी
काम नहीं कर रहा
काम नहीं कर रहा है
- ItalianItaliano
Non funziona
non funziona
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não está funcionando
não está funcionando
- RussianРусский
Не работает
не функционирует или не работает
- Urduاردو
کام نہیں کر رہا
کام نہیں کر رہا
- Chinese中文
Not working
没在工作
More chunks like Not working
- Broken
- For this to work
Conditions that must be met for something to be successful.
- CorrectionC1
a change that makes something more accurate than it was before
- The world is changed
A statement indicating significant changes in the world.
- I feel it in the water
I sense or perceive something through the water.
- I feel it in the earth
I perceive a sensation or emotion connected to the earth.
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Frequently asked questions about Not working
What does Not working mean?
not functioning or operating
What is the definition of Not working?
Failing to function or operate properly.
How do you use Not working in a sentence?
The printer is not working again.
Can you give another example of Not working?
Sorry, my phone is not working.
What are synonyms for Not working?
Common alternatives include broken, inoperative, malfunctioning.
What is the opposite of Not working?
Opposite meanings include working, functioning.
What words go with Not working?
It commonly pairs with not working properly, not working at all, not working in the office.
What are common mistakes when using Not working?
Confused with 'not working out' which implies a situation failing rather than a function. Used inappropriately in formal documents where you should specify the issue more clearly.
How do you pronounce Not working?
US: //nɑt ˈwɜrkɪŋ//, UK: //nɒt ˈwɜːkɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Not working?
Use 'not working' when something fails to function. It's appropriate in most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing.