parked

Parked is the past participle of park and is used as an adjective or verb form to indicate that a vehicle or other object has been left stationary in a location, typically in a designated area, or that something has been temporarily set aside.

In transportation, "parked" commonly describes cars, trucks, or motorcycles that are stopped and left in a curbside, in a parking lot, or in a garage. Parking regulation signs, meters, and permits govern where and for how long vehicles may be parked, and improper parking can lead to tickets, towing, or other penalties.

Beyond vehicles, the term can refer to non-physical states. A "parked" domain name is registered but not actively used, often held for resale or placeholder content. In finance, "parked funds" are cash or assets temporarily placed in low-risk accounts or vehicles. In computing, "parked" can describe a device, thread, or CPU core temporarily placed into a low-power or suspended state.

Usage notes: "parked" conveys temporary or provisional status and is often followed by a prepositional phrase indicating location or rationale (parked in the street; parked in a waiting state). It is distinct from "parking" as a noun or verb describing the act of leaving a vehicle.