Crossword Genius

In turn I've become idle (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inactive

'idle' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'in turn i've' is the wordplay.
'turn' becomes 'act' (theatre).
'in'+'act'+'ive'='INACTIVE'

'become' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for inactive that I've seen before include "Chemically inert" , "sluggish" , "Passive or idle" , "Idle, showing no movement" , "Not doing anything, passive" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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