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to idle
01
holgazanear, estar ocioso
to be at rest or not actively doing anything
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Instead of working, she preferred to idle away the hours.
En lugar de trabajar, ella prefería pasar las horas sin hacer nada.
02
ralentí, marchar en punto muerto
to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The boat idled in the harbor while the crew prepared for departure.
El barco funcionaba al ralentí en el puerto mientras la tripulación se preparaba para la salida.
idle
01
lacking responsibility or purposeful direction
Ejemplos
He was criticized for his idle approach to work.
02
(of a machine, factory, or similar system) not operating or in active use
Ejemplos
Many machines sit idle during maintenance periods.
03
lacking reason or foundation
Ejemplos
The claim was idle and had no supporting evidence.
04
having little or no significance
Ejemplos
Idle fancies often amuse children.
05
not engaged in any occupation
Ejemplos
The program supports idle youth in finding employment.
06
failing to produce results or benefits
Ejemplos
Idle capital represents wasted resources.
Idle
01
the condition of an engine or machine when it is running without performing work
Ejemplos
Excessive idle can waste fuel in industrial machinery.
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