stillgelegen
Translation
disused, idle, shut down, decommissioned
Examples
Das stillgelegte Bergwerk ist jetzt ein Museum.
The disused mine is now a museum.
Die Maschinen sind seit Jahren stillgelegen.
The machines have been idle for years.
Grammar Patterns
Adjective + Noun a disused ~ The stillgelegte Fabrik is now a park.
to be + Adjective to be idle The factory has been stillgelegen for years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disused, idle; Antonyms: active, operational
Etymology
Composed of 'still' (still, quiet) and 'gelegen' (past participle of 'liegen' - to lie). It means having 'lain still'.
Memory Tips
Picture something that has 'lain still' for years, making it disused.