"defunct" meaning in English

See defunct in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /dɪˈfʌŋkt/ [US, UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-defunct.wav [UK] Forms: defunct [positive], [comparative], [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is defunct, it is no longer in use or active.
    Sense id: simple-defunct-en-adj-gT665cnu
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      "form": "–",
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          "text": "All the equipment had been taken from the defunct factory."
        },
        {
          "text": "Even with all the online options, TV has not gone defunct."
        }
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    },
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        }
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