1. not involved in or relating to the main business operations of a company
Usage: business; finance
2. not functioning or not in use

Examples

• The company reported significant nonoperating income from its investments.
• Nonoperating expenses included interest payments and legal fees.
• The nonoperating equipment was stored in the warehouse.
• They decided to sell their nonoperating assets to raise capital.
• The factory’s nonoperating machinery needed extensive repairs.
• Nonoperating revenue came from rental properties owned by the corporation.