1. not producing or yielding anything; failing to generate output, results, or profit

Examples

• The company decided to sell its nonproducing oil wells.
• Several nonproducing assets were removed from the portfolio.
• The nonproducing farmland was converted into a nature preserve.
• Investors grew concerned about the nonproducing investments.
• The factory’s nonproducing equipment was scheduled for replacement.
• Management identified several nonproducing departments for restructuring.