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idle
01
not active or in use
Example
The idle machinery in the factory needed maintenance before it could be used again.
During the weekend, he enjoyed spending time in idle conversation with friends.
The unemployed workers were frustrated by their idle days with no job prospects.
02
an easy accomplishment
03
not in active use
04
without a basis in reason or fact
05
silly or trivial
06
showing a lack of responsibility or restraint
Example
The idle teenager spent hours playing video games instead of studying for exams, showing a lack of responsibility.
His idle behavior at work, constantly chatting with coworkers instead of completing tasks, demonstrated a lack of restraint.
The idle spending habits of the couple led to financial troubles, revealing a lack of responsibility in managing their finances.
07
not having a job
08
not yielding a return
to idle
01
to be at rest or not actively doing anything
Intransitive
Example
During the afternoon, he chose to idle by the river and enjoy the scenery.
Workers idled for a break, chatting in the break room.
Instead of working, she preferred to idle away the hours.
02
to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear
Intransitive
Example
The car idled at the traffic light, waiting for the signal to change.
The generator idled quietly during the power outage.
The boat idled in the harbor while the crew prepared for departure.
Idle
01
the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
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