non-moving engine

noun

UK /nɒn ˈmuːvɪŋ ˈɛndʒɪn/

US /nɑːn ˈmuːvɪŋ ˈɛndʒɪn/

An engine that is not running or working right now.

The car sat in the driveway with its non-moving engine.

SYNONYMS

idle engine stopped engine inactive engine stationary engine

RELATED WORDS

engine motor machine vehicle power

OTHER MEANINGS

2. An engine that is fixed in place and cannot be driven around.

The factory uses a non-moving engine to power its machines.

3. An engine that has been switched off on purpose.

Please make sure the non-moving engine is off before you leave.

4. An engine that is broken and will not start.

The old boat had a non-moving engine and could not leave the dock.