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stationary

/ˈsteɪʃənəri/ adjective B2 Neutral

Meaning

Not moving or not intended to be moved.
💡 Do not confuse 'stationary' with 'stationery', which refers to writing materials.

Example Sentences

Despite the bustling activity around him , the old man remained stationary , lost in thought as he gazed out over the serene landscape .
Even though the car looked stationary , you should never assume it's safe to cross without checking .
Is it true that the planets are not actually stationary but are constantly moving in their orbits ?
The equipment remained stationary during the entire test to ensure accurate measurements .

Word in Context

Sabah parkta y ü r ü rken bankta oturan bir adam ve park ı n kenar ı nda stationary bir bisiklet g ö rd ü m . G ü ne ş yava şç a y ü kseliyordu , sokak sessizdi ve y ü r ü mek bana d üşü nmek i ç in f ı rsat verdi . Adam cep telefonuna bak ı yordu ; e ğ er bekledi ğ i ki ş i gelmeseydi , orada daha uzun s ü re otururdu . Ben de durup manzaray ı izledim ve hareket etmeyen bisiklet bana sabah ı n huzurunu hat ı rlatt ı.

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