C1adjectivelanguage
US/ɪnˈdef.ə.nət/
UK/ɪnˈdef.ɪ.nət/
not exact or clear, especially about time or amount; in grammar, not referring to a particular thing
In context
The school has been closed for an indefinite period after the storm.
In English, 'a' and 'an' are called indefinite articles.
Workers went on an indefinite strike over unpaid wages.
Words that go with indefinite
adjective + noun
- indefinite articleVietnamese learners often forget the indefinite article before a job title.
- indefinite periodThe project has been put on hold for an indefinite period.
- indefinite strikeTeachers threatened an indefinite strike if pay did not rise.
- indefinite pronoun'Someone' and 'anything' are examples of an indefinite pronoun.
- indefinite leaveShe was granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is teacher.Correct: She is a teacher.