in·tran·si·tive 
/ɪnˈtrænsətɪv/ adjective
/ɪnˈtrænsətɪv/ adjective grammar, of a verb : not taking or having a direct object
▪ an intransitive verb ▪ In “I ran” and “The bird flies,” “ran” and “flies” are intransitive. — compare transitive
▪ an intransitive verb ▪ In “I ran” and “The bird flies,” “ran” and “flies” are intransitive. — compare transitive
— in·tran·si·tive·ly adverb
▪ Some verbs can be used both intransitively and transitively.
▪ Some verbs can be used both intransitively and transitively.
