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remain passive
B2

to not take action or become involved in a situation.

Meanings

to not take action or become involved in a situation.

During the meeting, he chose to remain passive and let others make the decisions.

Synonyms

stay inactivebe inertbe unresponsive

Antonyms

take actionbe proactiveengage

to allow events to unfold without interference or intervention.

She remained passive as the argument escalated, hoping it would resolve itself.

Synonyms

let things happenstand bywatch passively

Antonyms

intervenemeddleparticipate

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:54