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passive

/ˈpæsɪv/ /ˈpɑːsɪv/
adjective
General
  1. 1 pasif, edilgin

Definition (English)

Accepting what happens without trying to change it.

Example Sentences

  1. He took a passive role in the discussion.
    Tartışmada pasif bir rol üstlendi.
  2. Don't be so passive; tell your manager what you think.
    Bu kadar pasif olma; yöneticine ne düşündüğünü söyle.
Grammar
  1. 1 edilgen

Definition (English)

In grammar, describing a verb form in which the subject receives the action.

Example Sentences

  1. The passive voice is often used in formal writing.
    Edilgen çatı genellikle resmi yazışmalarda kullanılır.
  2. Change these active sentences into passive ones.
    Bu etken cümleleri edilgen cümlelere dönüştür.

Synonyms

inactiveunassertiveunresisting

Antonyms

Collocations

passive voicepassive rolepassive attitudepassive smokingpassive resistance

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