not-readycondition

noun
UK /nɒt ˈrɛdi kənˈdɪʃən/
US /nɑt ˈrɛdi kənˈdɪʃən/

A not-readycondition means something is not set to go yet.

The game was in a not-readycondition, so we had to wait.

SYNONYMS

unpreparednessunreadinessstandby statepending status

RELATED WORDS

delaywaitingpreparationsetuppause

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A state in which a device has not finished starting up.

The printer showed a not-readycondition until the ink was loaded.

3. A situation where a person does not feel prepared to do something.

She was in a not-readycondition before her big speech.

4. A status meaning something is still being checked or fixed.

The bike stayed in a not-readycondition while the tire was repaired.